Djabaan Marrung - In 2005, MDECC developed a peer education project that specifically targeted Indigenous young people in Taree. This project was conducted in partnership with the Ghinni Ghinni Youth and Culture Aboriginal Corporation. Djabaan Marrung peers came together not only to learn drug and alcohol information, but also to reconnect with their Aboriginal culture through creative art, music, and visiting sacred sites. If you are interested in learning more about this program, contact MDECC on 02 99770711

"This program is exactly what our community needs - sow the seeds of change and knowledge"

Biripi Elder speaking of the Djabaan Marrung project

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MISS Manly -  M.I.S.S. Manly, Making It Safe Strategy, was a community initiative involving partnerships between local government, NSW Health, non-government agencies and licensed premises in Manly to increase awareness of women's public safety issues in the area. The M.I.S.S. Manly, Making It Safe Strategy was initiated in response to calls from women to help make the Manly area feel safer at night.  The initiative involved a 'stiletto' rating audit of venues to determine how safe and enjoyable their premises are. A short survey was developed for female patrons, asking what makes them feel safe within venues and outside the venues in the Manly CBD.

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