Marumali Program® In the Justice System
Adult Justice System
Learning Outcomes
Who the Program is for
The Marumali Program® for Justice is designed for First Nations adults in prisons, correctional settings and diversionary programs. It recognises the diverse experiences of participants, including the impacts of colonisation, removal, disconnection and intergenerational trauma, and supports healing, cultural identity, resilience and reconnection.
The program is grounded in the understanding that each person brings their own story, strengths and cultural connections. Participants are supported to explore their healing journey at their own pace and strengthen connections to culture, family, community and Country.
Program Insights
The Marumali Program® for Justice provides a culturally grounded and trauma-informed healing program supporting healing, cultural identity, resilience and reconnection. Grounded in the Marumali Journey of Healing Model, the program is designed to provide culturally safe spaces where participants can explore, at their own pace, the impacts of colonisation, removal, disconnection and intergenerational experiences. It supports strengthening identity, belonging and connection to culture, family, community and Country, without requiring participants to share personal experiences.
The program recognises the strengths, resilience and lived experience each person brings. Participants are supported to understand their own healing journey, reconnect with identity and culture, build confidence and resilience, and identify positive pathways for life beyond the justice system.
Understanding trauma and its impacts Explore how colonisation, removal, loss, disconnection and intergenerational trauma can affect identity, relationships, choices and wellbeing.
Strengthening identity and cultural connection Explore identity, belonging and the role culture, family, community and Country can play in healing, strength and wellbeing.
Understanding your healing journey Use the Marumali Journey of Healing Model to understand healing as an individual journey and recognise the strengths, experiences and connections that can support it.
Skills and knowledge you will gain
Building connection and belonging - Explore ways to strengthen connection with culture, family, community and Country and understand how these connections can support wellbeing.
Recognising strengths and resilience - Identify personal strengths, cultural strengths and protective factors that can support healing, resilience and positive change.
Building confidence and self-determination - Strengthen self-awareness, confidence and self-determination, and explore choices that support personal goals, relationships and wellbeing.
Planning a positive future - Identify goals and aspirations, recognise opportunities and barriers, and begin building practical pathways towards education, employment, family, community and life beyond the justice system.
Supporting reconnection and reintegration - Explore the relationships, cultural connections, community supports and services that can help sustain healing and support a successful return to community.
Strengthening healing, identity and future pathways
The Marumali Program® provides a culturally grounded opportunity for participants to reflect on their experiences, recognise the strengths they carry and consider their future aspirations.
By supporting identity, cultural connection, resilience and self-determination, the program contributes to positive pathways towards reconnection, reintegration and long-term wellbeing.
Who Should Attend?
The program is designed for First Nations people in justice and correctional settings who may have experienced trauma, removal, cultural disconnection and intergenerational impacts and who would benefit from a structured and culturally safe healing journey.
People affected by child removal
Including descendants of the Stolen Generations and people with contemporary experiences of removal who want to strengthen identity, cultural connection and healing.
People preparing to return to community
Supporting participants to strengthen resilience, identity, relationships and connections that can contribute to successful reintegration.
People in prisons and correctional settings
Providing an opportunity to explore healing, identity, culture and reconnection within a culturally safe and supportive environment.
People participating in diversionary programs
Supporting First Nations people to recognise their strengths, strengthen cultural connection and build positive pathways away from further involvement with the justice system.
What Participants Are Saying
Begin the Journey
Whether you are looking to support your community, strengthen your workforce or develop more culturally safe approaches within your organisation, the Marumali Program® offers a pathway grounded in culture, lived experience, resilience and reconnection.