Community-led Education, Awareness & Collaboration on Family, Domestic & Sexual Violence

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The Marrabaa Family Safety Project is a community-led initiative focused on raising awareness, building knowledge, and strengthening collaboration to address Family, Domestic, and Sexual Violence (FDSV) in the Gunnedah region.

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This project isn’t about case management or crisis response. It’s about education, prevention, and empowering community voices to lead change. By working together, we’re helping the Gunnedah community become safer, stronger, and more connected.

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What is the Marrabaa Family Safety Project?

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The project is focused on:

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• Creating a local Indigenous Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Community Plan

• Co-designing a culturally safe service model that improves how FDSV services and support are delivered

• Developing and delivering community workshops, events, and resources

• Strengthening collaboration between community members, service providers and organisations

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At the heart of Marrabaa is a commitment to cultural safety, community leadership, and lived experience. It’s about creating change that reflects the needs, values, and strengths of the Gunnedah community.

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How we’re creating change

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The Marrabaa Family Safety Project team is:

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• Hosting community workshops and co-design sessions to shape the local FDSV plan and service model

• Developing culturally safe resources for families and individuals in our region

• Running community activities and events to raise awareness of FDSV

• Mapping local services and supports to make them easier to find and access

• Building strong partnerships with local organisations and community groups

• Encouraging open, safe conversations about family violence and healing

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Marrabaa spreads the message that we are Gamilaraay Strong - strong in culture, strong in community, and strong in standing up for safety, respect, and healing.

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Get involved

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Family, domestic, and sexual violence is something that affects us all. Together, we can make a difference.

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Community members can:

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• Nominate to join the project’s Advisory Group

• Attend workshops, events, and information sessions

• Provide feedback, ideas, and lived experience

• Create artwork or storytelling that represents your community

• Pop into the Hub for a yarn and see how you can contribute

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Service providers can:

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• Join the Advisory Group as a service representative

• Participate in co-design workshops and activities

• Complete our Service Mapping registration

• Share ideas, identify gaps, and explore new partnerships

• Collaborate with our team and help promote culturally safe responses

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We welcome all input, big or small. Your voice matters.

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Upcoming Workshops & Events

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We’re running workshops throughout the co-design process so that everyone - community members and services, can help shape the future of family safety in Gunnedah. Catering is provided, and all are welcome.

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Stay up to date with activities by following Gunida Gunyah on Facebook or dropping into the Hub.

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Community Resources

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We’re working on a range of local resources that will support individuals and families with information about FDSV. If you have ideas, or want to be part of the creative process, let us know.

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We’re also looking for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to contribute artwork that reflects the strength and stories of our community.

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Service Mapping

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If your organisation supports families, wellbeing or safety in the region, we’d love for you to be part of our Service Mapping initiative. Help us build a strong, connected network of support that’s easy for community to access.

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📧 Return your completed form to: admin@gunidagunyah.com.au

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​​Advisory Group

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Our Advisory Group provides local insight, cultural knowledge, and strategic direction for the project. While formal nominations have closed, we still welcome expressions of interest from community members or service representatives who want to be involved.

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Want to know more?

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📞 Call us: (02) 6742 7038
📍 Visit: 167–169 Conadilly Street, Gunnedah NSW
📧 Email: admin@gunidagunyah.com.au

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Expert Guidance

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Gunida Gunyah Aboriginal Corporation has engaged Nama Jalu Consulting—a majority Aboriginal-owned and led social enterprise—to guide the development of key program documents, including the Community Safety Plan and service model. Nama Jalu brings deep knowledge in Aboriginal-led co-design, trauma-informed practice, and culturally grounded systems development.

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Together, we are walking forward—strong in culture, strong in unity, and strong in safety.

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We are Gamilaraay Strong.

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