WITH its striking design and powerful purpose, the Munarra Centre has drawn the attention of high-profile visitors and forged strategic partnerships that are central to its continued success.
One such partnership is with La Trobe University’s Shepparton campus, which now has a dedicated Indigenous Student Engagement Coordinator—formerly a teacher at ASHE—supporting students to overcome barriers to higher education. This work is backed by a culturally safe space designed specifically for Indigenous students.
Munarra has also built strong connections with the Committee for Greater Shepparton, GOTAFE, Kaiela Institute, Rumbalara Football Netball Club (RFNC), Rumbalara Co-Op, The University of Melbourne and Latrobe University. It has also engaged several Indigenous-led organisations including Yorta Yorta Nation, Jawun and the Shepparton Region Reconciliation Group. In a further sign of growing recognition, the centre hosted around 50 participants from Leadership Victoria earlier this year.
Born from the Rumbalara Football Netball Club, now symbolically connected to the centre via a striking blue bridge, the MCRE has also naturally gained significant interest from the sporting community. Building on RFNC’s strong existing relationships with organisations such as AFL and AFLW, MCRE offers a space that fosters immersion in cultural experiences and expression, with an emerging vision for a Regional Centre for Sporting Excellence.
