What we do
Maranguka Hub Services
As well as the Maranguka team the Maranguka Community Hub houses a range of services for our community.
S.O.S
The Save Our Sisters Save Our Sons (SOS) program is an innovative initiative led by Maranguka Limited to address the critical challenges facing young people in our community. With a focus on empowering the next generation, SOS aims to provide culturally safe and holistic support to young women and men, fostering resilience, leadership, and personal growth.
SOS delivers a range of tailored workshops, mentoring opportunities, and community-led activities. The program emphasizes the importance of strengthening cultural identity, promoting positive role models, and equipping participants with the skills needed to navigate life’s challenges.
SOS is not just about intervention—it’s about prevention, connection, and creating a safer, stronger future for our sisters and our sons. By building pathways to success and community wellbeing, the SOS program is making a real difference in the lives of those it touches.
SOS is transforming lives and creating lasting change. Together, we can save our sisters and save our sons.
Picking Up the Pieces
The Picking Up the Pieces program is a vital initiative by Maranguka Limited, designed to support individuals and families impacted by family and domestic violence. This program offers a culturally safe and trauma-informed approach to healing, focusing on restoring strength, dignity, and hope to those in need.
Through tailored support services, educational workshops, and community-driven initiatives, Picking Up the Pieces empowers participants to rebuild their lives while fostering resilience and long-term wellbeing. The program works collaboratively with local partners to ensure a holistic response that addresses immediate needs and promotes lasting change.
By prioritising safety, healing, and connection, Picking Up the Pieces is making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families, helping them move forward with confidence and purpose.
Picking Up the Pieces is creating pathways to recovery and resilience for our community. Together, we can rebuild lives, one piece at a time.
Legal Aid NSW
Legal Aid NSW in Bourke provides essential legal services to support individuals and families in navigating the justice system. Committed to delivering fair and equitable access to legal representation, the Bourke office specialises in helping people facing social and economic disadvantage.
The team offers advice and assistance across a range of legal issues, including family law, criminal law, civil matters, and support for victims of domestic violence. With a focus on culturally safe practices, Legal Aid NSW works closely with
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to ensure services are accessible, respectful, and tailored to meet local needs.
Legal Aid NSW in Bourke is dedicated to empowering the community through advocacy, education, and support. Together, we’re working towards justice for all.
Tribal Connect
The Tribal Connect program is Maranguka Limited dedicated youth hub, designed to provide diversionary activities and holistic support for young people in our community. This initiative focuses on offering a safe and inclusive space where young individuals can access resources, build skills, and engage in positive, community-driven activities.
Through a variety of programs, workshops, and events, Tribal Connect encourages personal growth, cultural connection, and community engagement. By offering alternative pathways and opportunities, the program helps young people stay on track, build resilience, and unlock their potential.
Tribal Connect is more than just a hub it’s a place of belonging, empowerment, and support. With a strong emphasis on culturally safe practices and youth-led initiatives, the program is making a real difference in the lives of the next generation.
In supporting our youth through Tribal Connect, together, we’re building a brighter future for our community.
Murdi Paaki Housing
Murdi Paaki Housing in Bourke is committed to providing safe, affordable, and culturally appropriate housing solutions for the local community. As a vital part of the Murdi Paaki Regional Housing Corporation, the Bourke office works to address housing needs while fostering stability and wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.Through a variety of programs, workshops, and events, Tribal Connect encourages personal growth, cultural connection, and community engagement. By offering alternative pathways and opportunities, the program helps young people stay on track, build resilience, and unlock their potential.
Through collaborative partnerships and a focus on community-driven outcomes, Murdi Paaki Housing delivers property management services, maintenance support, and tenancy assistance. The Bourke team is dedicated to creating secure and sustainable living environments that empower residents and strengthen the community as a whole.
Murdi Paaki Housing Bourke is more than just housing—it’s about building a foundation for a better future. Together, we’re creating homes, not just houses, for our people.
Improving Multidisciplinary Response
The Improving Multidisciplinary Response program is a Maranguka Limited initiative designed to enhance collaboration and coordination among agencies supporting
individuals and families impacted by complex social challenges. This program aims to create a unified approach to service delivery, ensuring that community members receive holistic, culturally safe, and timely support.
By bringing together key stakeholders—including health, education, justice, and social services—the program fosters stronger communication, shared accountability, and integrated solutions. This collaborative framework not only improves outcomes but also strengthens the community’s capacity to address issues like family and domestic violence, mental health, and youth justice.
With a focus on innovation and cultural responsiveness, the Improving Multidisciplinary Response program is driving meaningful change, empowering the community, and creating pathways to a safer, healthier future.
Together, we’re building stronger systems and stronger communities.Murdi Paaki Housing Bourke is more than just housing—it’s about building a foundation for a better future. Together, we’re creating homes, not just houses, for our people.
Maranguka Backbone Team – Safe Smart Stronger Strategy
The Maranguka Backbone Team drives the Safe Smart Stronger Strategy, a groundbreaking initiative focused on creating lasting, community-led change in Bourke. As the central coordinating body, the Backbone Team works to align efforts across sectors, ensuring that services and programs are culturally safe, effective, and responsive to community needs.
Through collaboration with local organisations, government agencies, and community leaders, the Backbone Team fosters innovative solutions that address social challenges and empower individuals and families. The team’s role is pivotal in maintaining a shared vision, measuring progress, and driving the strategic actions that underpin the success of the strategy.
The Safe Smart Stronger Strategy is more than a vision—it’s a commitment to building a future where the Bourke community thrives. With the Backbone Team at its heart, this initiative is delivering real change, one step at a time.
Together, we’re creating a safe, smart, and stronger Bourke for generations to come.