Marumali Program® at Work
Young People Ages 4–8
A culturally guided healing program for children aged 4–8 to build identity, emotional safety, and resilience through story, family, and Country.
Understanding the Marumali Program®
The Marumali Program® for Young People aged 4–8 provides a gentle, culturally guided approach to early healing and identity building. Delivered through age-appropriate stories, activities, and play-based learning, this program helps children strengthen their connection to culture, family, and self in a safe and supported way.
Drawing on the wisdom of Elders and the knowledge of community, the program promotes emotional safety, resilience, and belonging, and key protective factors in the early years of development. It is adaptable for use in early learning centres, schools, and family support settings, and is delivered by facilitators experienced in culturally safe early childhood engagement.
Learning Outcomes
What You Will Learn
Building identity through culture and story
Supporting children’s emotional wellbeing
Creating safe spaces for healing
Family and community engagement
Participant Outcomes
Who Should Attend?
This program is designed for Aboriginal children aged 4 to 8 and the adults who care for or work with them. It is suitable for:
Early childhood educators
Family support workers
Community workers and carers
Organisations supporting children impacted by intergenerational trauma
Parents, kinship carers, and guardians
What Participants Are Saying
This program is incredible, it supports young people in their earlier years, supporting healthy cultural engagement.
Find out more
Contact the program coordinators for more information on eligibility and locations that can be facilitated in your community.
