Marnin News
Standing Together for Ochre Ribbon Week 2025
12–19 February 2025
At Marninwarntikura Women’s Resource Centre, we are proud to stand in solidarity with Ochre Ribbon Week—a national movement dedicated to ending family violence and advocating for the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, children, and families.
Family violence is a pressing issue in our communities, and this week is a time for awareness, action, and meaningful conversations. Throughout Ochre Ribbon Week 2025, MWRC will be hosting community yarning sessions, awareness campaigns, and solidarity events to support healing and prevention.
This year, we are also launching the Us Without Abuse campaign (uswithoutabuse.com), which provides powerful tools and resources for breaking the cycle of violence.
Together, we can create change and advocate for a future free from violence.
- Marnin Admin
US without Abuse
The US campaign is a proud collaboration between Kimberley Community Legal Services and the Marninwarntikura Women’s Resource Centre, two organisations deeply rooted in the Kimberley community. Together, we are the US behind US, united in our mission to create a brighter, stronger, and safer Kimberley for everyone.
This initiative is about shifting the narrative from one of despair to one of strength and recognising the vital role the community plays in making this change happen. It’s a message of hope, unity, and action: that together, we can be the change we need. To support this, we have created resources to inspire and empower individuals and families across the Kimberley. For those experiencing abuse or affected by it, we are here to help and support you on your journey toward safety and healing. Because US is better without abuse.
Learn more HERE
- Marnin Admin
'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
- Marnin Admin
2024 AGM
A notice for all members:
MWRC will host its 2024 AGM on Tuesday 5 November.
The meeting will begin at 9am, with lunch to follow the meeting.
Please join us if you are able.
- Marnin Admin
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
- Marnin Admin
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
- Marnin Admin
