Welcome to Marninwarntikura Women's Resource Centre
Marninwarntikura is a centre of inspiration that provides women and their families a place for positive change and leadership. Marninwarntikura is a Walmajarri word. ' Marnin' means 'women', 'Wanti' means 'big mobs of women' and 'Kura' means 'belonging to'. When said together, it means that women who belong to this region, these countries and each other, have come together.
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'Innovation in Service Delivery' - Enhanced Response Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB)
We are thrilled to announce that the Enhanced Response Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Consortium has been named a finalist in the 'Innovation in Service Delivery' category at the 2024 WA Mental Health Awards!
Following the unprecedented West Kimberley flood in January 2023, a collaborative effort by Marninwarntikura Women’s Resource Centre, Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services (KAMS), Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (BRAMS), and derby aboriginal health service gave rise to the Enhanced Response SEWB Consortium. Together, we acted swiftly to deliver vital Community-led social and emotional wellbeing support to the communities affected by the floods in the Fitzroy Valley.
This initiative exemplifies the power of partnership and Community-led response in times of crisis. It also reflects our shared vision of building strength and capacity within our communities, ensuring we are better prepared for future challenges.
Although we are proud of what has been accomplished, the journey continues. There remains a need to create sustainable wrap-around support models that foster healing for those experiencing challenges.
We look forward to the awards ceremony in November, when the winners will be announced. Fingers crossed!
https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook-Labor-Government/Celebrating-WA-Mental-Health-Awards-finalists-on-World-Mental-Health-Day-20241010
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Rising above: the resilience of Indigenous communities amid climate challenges
"Our story is not one of despair, but of resilience, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to our children and future generations."
MWRC CEO, Emily Carter AM, pens this op-ed piece for Croakey Media.
Read the full article HERE
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Flood Response and Recovery in Fitzroy Crossing NEEDS ASSESSMENT
In the wake of the devastating January 2023 floods and their catastrophic impact on our remote community of #FitzroyCrossing, Marninwarntikura Women's Resource Centre, in collaboration with Royal Far West, invited UNICEF Australia to carry out a thorough and comprehensive assessment focused on the needs of our children.
The report, launched this week in Canberra, delivers critical insights into the flood's impact on children and their families, and it charts a clear path for our community to strengthen disaster resilience and response.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Senator Malarndirri McCarthy, Minister for Indigenous Australians, for her powerful address, which highlighted the flood response and shared experiences from her own community in times of disaster.
The event united key decision-makers, sector leaders, and community representatives. The discussions emphasized the urgent need to prioritize the well-being of children and communities in disaster planning, policies, and investments.
Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ght7dRQp
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