After six transformational years, Distinguished Professor Larissa Behrendt AO is stepping aside as Murrup’s Board Chair, to welcome Luke Searle into the role. Professor Behrendt - an Eualayai/Gamillaroi woman - led the organisation during the challenges of COVID, as well as through a reimagining of the organisation’s service delivery model, reform of its systems, recognition of its status as an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, and even a name change. Murrup n

I am writing this on the way home from an incredible trip to Woorabinda. All our visits to our partner communities are wonderful in their own way, but this one felt particularly special, because it was a chance for me to spend time with Woorabinda Community Manager Khanita Sukaserm (pictured right), who has recently been promoted to direct the programming for her community, instead of it being managed out of our Wurundjeri head office. It is one of Murrup’s key aspirations to

Last week, SNAICC – the National Voice for our Children – released its annual Family Matters Report . The report reiterates what we already know – that investment should be made in families, not crisis, and that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled programming works. It has been wonderful to reflect on 2025 as the year that we have stood up our own programs that aim to support strong, healthy families, and vibrant, resilient communities. We have establ

I have returned to my desk after some time in the United States, where I attended an intensive Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit...

Earlier this month, I attended the National Early Years Policy Summit in Brisbane. The summit brought people from ACCOs, all levels of...