Maranguka Working Groups

There is no better way to understand what is being achieved by the Maranguka Community Hub than by experiencing it for yourself by attending the Working Groups that have been established and developed from the priorities recognised in Safe, Smart, and Strong.
The Working Groups are part of an improved service collaboration and coverage based on community priorities and needs, they work to address goals set by the Bourke Tribal Council to improve the lives of Aboriginal people in the Bourke community by focusing on Early Childhood and Parenting, 8-18-Year-Olds and the Role of Men.

The Working Groups comprise of government and non-government agencies, service providers, and Bourke community members. The Working Groups and forums to workshop problems facing the community and the best possible community-driven solutions.

why should i attend?

Observe
Observe

How the needs of the Bourke Community are met by means of the Bourke Tribal Council and the implementation of these objectives by the Working Groups themselves.

Contribute

Advocate for community members in need, raise awareness, and back local initiatives. Share your knowledge through mentoring, speak up so everyone can make informed choices, and help monitor and report on the progress of caring projects. 

Input
Input

Have your input as that is what is most important. Each Working Group has adopted a ‘test and trial approach’ to determine over time which activities best drive progress towards the goals and targets of the Working Groups.

Content
Content

Content informed by data and feedback from the community and the Bourke Tribal Council to closely monitor the performance of the activities and adapt as necessary.

Solutions
Solutions

Workshop problems facing the community and the best possible community-driven solutions.

Support
Support

Supported by a Cross-Sector Leadership Group comprises of the senior bureaucrats in government and other stakeholders that assist in authorising and facilitating the work in Bourke as well as removing blockages.

working groups purpose

To improve the lives of Aboriginal Children, Young People, Women and Men in Bourke.

To join our working groups please get in touch.

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