Tour of Maranguka shows positive outcomes for Bourke

Simon Draper, Secretary of the NSW Premier’s Department, Gerry Collins and Sophie Murray-Farrell also from the NSW Premier’s Department join Alister Ferguson, Kate Pargeter and staff during their recent tour of Maranguka. Photo supplied

The Bourke Tribal Council and the team at Maranguka had a rare opportunity to engage with a key official within the NSW Premier’s Department during a tour of Bourke last week.

Simon Draper is Secretary of the NSW Premier’s Department, and he visited Bourke with senior colleagues Gerry Collins and Sophie Murray-Farrell. The visit provided an opportunity for Maranguka to share the current challenges facing Bourke and discuss how its community-led approach continues to deliver positive change for local families and children. Maranguka’s mission is developing strong partnerships with community and service providers. […]

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