Marnin News
Much needed help arrives in Fitzroy Crossing
We know that art and play, in this instance with tactile and natural materials can provide grounding, connection, expression and meaning making for children and adults alike during difficult times.- Sue Thomas
I didn’t know I could do that!
Alison Lester provided Illustration workshops for our Language Culture and Wellbeing team as a part of our Many Stories Project. The aim is to develop contextualised story books and resources that are meaningful and relevant and supports the preservation and continuation of heritage languages.- Sue Thomas
Making Calming Spaces
Across all areas at Marnin we are creating calming soothing spaces. The Legal Unit is now surrounded by plants and comfy chairs so while someone may be waiting to see our Lawyer they can relax in the chair and take some time to have a cuppa and sink into the cushions.- Sue Thomas
Studio Artists passing knowledge on and building up their skills
Workshops , the Marnin studio women are teaching skills to each other. Nita Williams has been teaching women the weaving skills she has perfected. Sophie Thomas has been working hard to develop her skills.- Sue Thomas
Marurra U team visit Yiyili Community School
The Marurra U team visited Yiyili Aboriginal Community School to strengthen our connection, meet the teachers, Aboriginal educators and children to discuss plans for 2022 and 2023. We always love our visits to communities they remind us of the importance of catering to the different needs in different communities. Being responsive to the schools, communities and families helps make sure we show people what good can look like, As our CEO Emily Carter always says ..- Sue Thomas
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Garden to Plate
The “Garden-To-Plate” project provides the children, Educators, and families at Baya Gawiy Buga Yani Jandu yani u programs access to a kitchen garden program for early childhood.- Sue Thomas
