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
Great womens group today. Thank you to all who came along. Next one on 19th May 2-4pm at Merana 🌸💜
Merana’s Playgroup returns tomorrow 🧸🩵
🗓️ Monday 6th May 2024
(every Monday throughout school terms)
⏰ 9:30am - 11:00am
📍Unit 2/20 West Market Street, Richmond
Ages 0-6
Afternoon tea provided
Activities:
•... Arts & Crafts
• Music & Games
• Outdoor Play
• Playing with Friends
Merana provides a supported playgroup for Aboriginal children and their parents/carers.
For more information contact:
☎️ (02) 4588 5144
📧 admin@merana.org.au
Programs
Fitness Activities
Aboriginal Women’s Group
Merana Riverstone Aboriginal Men’s Group
The Grant Christian Aboriginal Men’s Group
Aboriginal Go4Fun
Aboriginal Go4Fun is a 10 week healthy lifestyle program for kids aged 7 – 13 years and their families. The...
Annual Commemoration of the Battle of Richmond Hill
Merana hosts an Annual Commemoration of the Battle of Richmond Hill, remembering the Darug people and other Aboriginal mobs who...
Cultural Awareness Training
Merana provides Cultural Awareness Training for community members and community organisations. The training is a 2 day course at Merana...
Volunteers
Merana provides a volunteer program to people within the community who are looking to develop their skills and increase their...
Confirmation of Aboriginality
The Management Committee of Merana holds a confirmation meetings each term in order to provide members of the Aboriginal community...
Sorry Day
The National Day of Sorry Day is a day to acknowledge the strength of Stolen Generation Survivors and reflect on...
Aboriginal Community Outreach
Merana hosts a Community Outreach Day once a term on a Tuesday between 11 – 1 pm for organisations and...
Family Fun Day
Merana holds a Family Fun Day each school holidays. It is a free and fun event for families. The event...
After School Program
The After School Program is for kids aged 5 – 12 years to come and have fun in a culturally...
Playgroup
Merana provides a supported playgroup for parents/carers and Aboriginal children aged 0-5 years. The playgroup is held during the school...
NAIDOC Ball
The NAIDOC Ball was first organised by Merana in 2018. The ball has become larger with more anticipation each year. ...
NAIDOC Concert
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.
