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
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 – 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 – 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 – 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.
