The green turtle will find its way back to the Torres Strait at Arts Centre Melbourne's Fairfax Studio.

Not a real turtle, but a dancer with Bangarra, the company's first dedicated work for children, Waru - journey of the small turtle, will make its Melbourne debut in September.

Inspired by the totemic system of green turtle, the performance was born out of the contemporary saltwater Lagaw Kazil (Island Children) story and is an interactive and immersive introduction to Torres Strait Islander culture and dance for three to seven year olds.

Waru writer and descendent of the Nunukul people of the Munaldjali clan of the Yagambeh tribe, Hunter Page-Lochard said this is an opportunity for teachers, educators and parents to open conversations about caring for Country and climate change.

"I'm thrilled to be able to work with my father on a children's-based show, especially now that I have a two-year-old daughter," he said.

"I'm excited to be able to share the culture and stories of fellow creatives Sani (Townson) and Elma (Kris) with the youth community.

"Being a part of Play School has given me an even greater appreciation of the importance of sharing culture with young people in Australia today."

The Torres Strait story sees a green turtle returning home after the season has started. Soon the island will welcome a new generation of hatchlings, one of them is the small turtle friend Migi.

The audience will follow Migi as she embarks on an adventure of discovery and survival.

The show has been created by Bangarra's former artistic director and multi-award winning choreographer Stephen Page, alongside Page-Lochard and dancers Sani Townson and Elma Kris.

The production will be presented as part of Arts Centre Melbourne's year-round Families and Children Program.