Marumali Program®

Young Leaders, Ages 9-24

Empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples youth to build strong cultural identity, resilience, and leadership through community, healing, and connection.

Understanding this Marumali Program®

The Marumali Program® for Young People is designed to empower First Nations youth who are Stolen Generations survivors, descendants of survivors, or have familial connections to those affected by past removal policies. This program fosters healing, cultural connection, and personal empowerment, equipping young people with the strength and knowledge to navigate their own healing journey.

With a focus on positive social outcomes, this program acknowledges the intergenerational impact of trauma and provides a structured, culturally safe space for young people to explore identity, resilience, and belonging. By supporting young people in healing, the program also strengthens families, communities, and broader society, creating ripple effects of healing and cultural renewal.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Learn

Empowerment in Healing – Understand how to take control of your own healing journey, setting the pace, direction, and outcomes that feel right for you.

Cultural Identity and Belonging – Explore your First Nations identity, spirituality, and connections to family, community, and Country.

Healing from Trauma and Intergenerational Trauma – Learn about trauma-informed healing approaches that support personal and collective wellbeing.

Pathways to Strength and Connection – Engage in a culturally grounded healing model that provides a safe and structured way to reconnect with self, family, and community.

Becoming a Mentor in Your Community – Develop the skills and confidence to support others in their healing journey, fostering stronger, healthier communities.

Skills and Knowledge You Will Gain

Self-determination and resilience

Strengthen your ability to navigate challenges, embrace healing, and lead with confidence

Culturally strong healing strategies

Understand how cultural knowledge and connection can be a source of healing, identity, and empowerment.

Practical tools for leadership and mentoring

Gain the skills to guide others in their healing journey, reducing the effects of intergenerational trauma in your community.
This program is a safe and supportive space where young people can explore sensitive topics such as grief, loss, colonisation, identity, and cultural renewal in a way that affirms strength, belonging, and hope for the future.

Participant Outcomes

Who Should Attend?

This program is for First Nations young people who
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Are Stolen Generations survivors, children of survivors, or have familial connections to a survivor.

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Want to explore their cultural identity and healing journey in a safe and structured way.

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Are looking for strategies to strengthen resilience, connection, and leadership within their community.

What Participants Are Saying

This program helped me understand where I come from, the strength of my people, and how I can heal and help others too.

How to Enrol?

To participate in a workshop click here, or express interest in facilitator training click here.

Or, contact the program coordinators for more information on eligibility and locations.

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