Merana Aboriginal Community Association for the Hawkesbury is the first Aboriginal organisation in the Hawkesbury, established in 2003, is celebrating 21 years in 2024. Merana helps the local Aboriginal community with services, programs, cultural activities, special events and advocacy.
Our objective is to develop, support and implement programs, positions and
resources that address and meet the needs identified by Aboriginal people
residing in the Hawkesbury LGA - Cranebrook, Londonderry and Riverstone
What's Happening
Last Tuesday, Merana Aboriginal Community Association for the Hawkesbury Inc attended a special presentation in Yarramundi.
We were lucky enough to receive grants from 3 of the Clubs in the Annual ClubGRANTS program; to assist with two programs that will offer sport classes to children ...ages from 2-12 years.
Thank you to all involved for supporting our programs
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Photos from the 2024 NAIDOC Concert are here!!!
Check them all out on the link below ππ½
https://lightroom.adobe.com/shares/44d90b8d99b24770aa48665f85622a60
A special thank you to @peterhaynesperspectives for capturing the day for us all!! π€πβ€οΈ
A massive thank you to all our Sponsors for the 2024 NAIDOC Concert. We appreciate all your help and generosity in making the day a huge success!!
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@australianunity
@aboriginalaffairsnsw
Hawkesbury City Council
@linkwentworth - Ngarrunga
...@bendigobankofficial
@oscar_security_groups
@colessupermarkets - Richmond
@foodworks_aus - South Windsor
@richmondkurrajong.florist
@indigenous_gov - National Indigenous Australians Agency
@bunnings
@thebloomroomflorist
@staywildhairandbeauty
Spice Basket-Indian Grocery
@hawkesbury_herbs
@nswnationalparks
@richmondfruitmarket
@norwestprivatehospital
@autumnandthistle
@meranacommunity
@lush_hair_by_harris
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Playgroup & Gurung Group Book Week πβ¨
Dress up in your favourite book character and bring your favourite book!
π©΅ Playgroup
ποΈ Monday 19th August 2024
β° 9:30am - 11am
πMerana; 2/20 West Market St, Richmond
π Playgroup in the Park ...
ποΈ Tuesday 20th August 2024
β° 10am - 11:30am
πSth Windsor Netball Courts; Mileham St, Windsor
π Gurung Group
ποΈ Wednesday 21st August 2024
β° 3:30pm - 5pm
πMerana; 2/20 West Market St, Richmond
Contact us β¬οΈ
βοΈ (02) 4588 5144
π§ admin@merana.org.au
Reading is Magic! πβ¨
Book Week 17th - 23rd August 2024
Congratulations to our 2024 Hawkesbury NAIDOC Ball βMerana Aboriginal Hall of Fameβ
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Award proudly sponsored by: @meranacommunity
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Congratulations to our 2024 Hawkesbury NAIDOC Ball βAboriginal Man of the Yearβ
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Award proudly sponsored by: @norwestprivatehospital
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Congratulations to our 2024 Hawkesbury NAIDOC Ball βAboriginal Woman of the Yearβ
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Award proudly sponsored by: The Womenβs Cottage
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Congratulations to our 2024 Hawkesbury NAIDOC Ball βAboriginal Caring for Countryβ
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Award proudly sponsored by: @aho_nsw - Services Our Way
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Congratulations to our 2024 Hawkesbury NAIDOC Ball βAboriginal Sportsperson of the Yearβ
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Award proudly sponsored by: @ames_youth
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Programs
Need to get in a few more steps, then come join the Merana team. Enjoy a relaxing walk, fresh air...
Aboriginal Go4Fun is a 10 week healthy lifestyle program for kids aged 7 β 13 years and their families. The...
Merana hosts an Annual Commemoration of the Battle of Richmond Hill, remembering the Darug people and other Aboriginal mobs who...
Merana provides Cultural Awareness Training for community members and community organisations. The training is a 2 day course at Merana...
Merana provides a volunteer program to people within the community who are looking to develop their skills and increase their...
The Management Committee of Merana holds a confirmation meetings each term in order to provide members of the Aboriginal community...
The National Day of Sorry Day is a day to acknowledge the strength of Stolen Generation Survivors and reflect on...
Merana hosts a Community Outreach Day once a term on a Tuesday between 11 β 1 pm for organisations and...
Merana holds a Family Fun Day each school holidays. It is a free and fun event for families. The event...
The After School Program is for kids aged 5 β 12 years to come and have fun in a culturally...
Merana provides a supported playgroup for parents/carers and Aboriginal children aged 0-5 years. The playgroup is held during the school...
The NAIDOC Ball was first organised by Merana in 2018. The ball has become larger with more anticipation each year. ...
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres...
About Our Logo
The surrounding ochre represents the country; the Darug land of Greater
Western Sydney. The circle of white dots symbolises the coming together
of various Indigenous community groups. The people holding hands are
symbolic of the representatives of Indigenous community groups that
make up Merana; working together, sharing resources, skills and
expertise. The pathways of white dots connect to the outside and are
symbolic of the link that Merana provides in support, networking and
shared knowledge which can then be shared with the wider community.
