Marnin News

Walking With Women: A New Program to Support Leaving Violence in the Kimberley

Marninwarntikura Women’s Resource Centre is proud to announce that we are a delivery partner in the new Leaving Violence Program (LVP) — a national initiative that will support Aboriginal women and families across the Kimberley to safely leave violent intimate partner relationships.

Special Commendation for Us Without Abuse at the 2025 CEA Awards

Last night, at the 2025 Community Services Excellence Awards hosted by WACOSS, the Us Without Abuse campaign was honoured with a Special Commendation from the judging panel in recognition of our community-led approach to challenging family and elder abuse in the Kimberley.

Us without Abuse

“We don’t wait for change – we lead it.”
Emily Carter AM at today’s launch of Us Without Abuse – a bold new campaign led by Aboriginal women, calling for an end to violence and a future of safety for all.

Learn more: https://uswithoutabuse.com
#UsWithoutAbuse #MWRC #FitzroyValley

2025 Revealed Exhibition

This month, Marnin Studio artists Marion Bear, Deborah Yadda, and Julie Wallaby proudly showcased their work at the 2025 Revealed Exhibition at PICA.

The Marnin Studio team made the journey to Perth to participate in a week of workshops and events coordinated by the Aboriginal Art Centre Hub of Western Australia (AACHWA).

The week began with a powerful Smoking Ceremony at Kaarta Gar-up, Kings Park, where we were welcomed to Country by Noongar Elders. From there, we attended workshops at the State Library of Western Australia, WA Museum Boola Bardip, and North Metropolitan TAFE — a week rich with learning, connection, and inspiration.

A highlight was the Saturday Art Market, where we joined a bustling and vibrant community of artists, art lovers, and supporters. After some time apart, it was incredibly special to reconnect with the broader Aboriginal arts community in such a lively and welcoming space.

Thank you to everyone who made the week so memorable. We are proud to be part of this strong and resilient network of Aboriginal artists and art centres.

#MarninStudio #MWRC #FitzroyValley #AboriginalArt #CommunityLed #CulturalStrength #Revealed2025 #PICA #AACHWA #FirstNationsArtists

Our first Bush Medicine and Dye Workshop

A great day as women gathered at the Marnin Studio, and once everyone had arrived, we boarded the bus and discussed our travel plans. Being on Country was a true delight, collecting materials alongside Aunty Edna Cherel and Cherry Smiler. Their cultural knowledge guided our movements and the process of collection.

The experience was enriched by sharing stories and learning from one another. 

Stay tuned for more!

We are grateful to be jointly funded by the Australian and Western Australian Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements

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.