Indigenous Community Programs
We are passionate about creating pathways for our people and supporting Indigenous community programs. As a result, it’s part of our culture and even our company name! Muru means “pathway” in the language of the coastal Sydney region.
Our Contribution
Muru means “pathway” in the language of the coastal Sydney region. Our vision is to create a pathway for future generations of Indigenous people.
We do this by donating a percentage of all company profits to support Indigenous community programs. Our focus is on Education, Employment, and Health & Wellbeing.
Partnering with Muru Office Supplies not only provides a commercial benefit with an exceptional customer experience. It also provides the opportunity for our clients to form a partnership with shared goals. As a result, we are able to create both tangible and intangible benefits to the Indigenous community and our people.
Every transaction with MOS helps drive these outcomes! So next time you place an order with one of our competitors, ask yourself, what outcomes am I creating?
Indigenous Community Report
We have created a report which shows the outcomes we are creating within the Indigenous community. The report is updated every three months and shows the progress we are making. Click download to get your copy.
Indigenous Community programs we support
Every dollar you spend helps us create “pathways” within the Indigenous community across Australia.
Early Childhood Education
Historically, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children begin their primary school education behind. With a clear gap in their literacy and numeracy skills.
The early childhood education program we support operates three days a week. The aim of the program is to improve literacy and numeracy skills through structured play.
Over 30 Indigenous children receive free access to this program. Providing a safe and fun environment to assist them in successfully transitioning into the public school system.
Muru has been supporting the program since FY16. We are committed to providing support while we continue to see significant outcomes for the local Indigenous community.
A social enterprise created based La Perouse, the program is focused on the propagation and revitalisation of native plants. Including bush food and the critically endangered Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub.
IndigiGrow also advocates for the increased participation of the Indigenous community in the bush food industry.
Muru’s contribution began in July 2019. We are supporting the employment of two Aboriginal trainees. The trainees will gain hands-on horticultural trade skills and learn about the cultural significance of native plants & bush foods.
Her Futures Foundation is a charity that operates the Women’s Business 2nd Chance program, which supports First Nations women across Australia. The program and hubs’ vision was to create meaningful and lasting opportunities that would transform the lives of First Nations women across Australia.
This is achieved through tailored employment, education, and entrepreneurial mentoring and programs. The program also offers social, emotional, and well-being support in a culturally safe environment. The program is about working with local women to co-create the outcomes they wish to achieve through self-determination.
Muru’s contribution was provided to assist with expanding the program into WA.
DeadlyScience
DeadlyScience is Australia’s leading Indigenous STEM charity, working with over 800 schools and community organisations across all states and territories.
DeadlyScience provides STEM resources and delivers STEM programs to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth, especially in regional and remote schools, can access all the resources they need to create effective STEM learning experiences.
They provide programs such as Deadly Learners, Deadly STEM in Schools, DeadlyScience Pathways, and Deadly Labs.
Muru’s contribution has allowed DeadlyScience to employ a First Nations person to assist the team in delivering these programs in more schools across Australia.
One Off Donations
Muru also provides one-off donations to support other amazing Indigenous community organisations. As a result, we are able to help them to achieve outcomes for our people.
One such organisation is Mudgin-Gal, meaning “Women’s Place”.
Mudgin-Gal is an Aboriginal organisation delivering support, referrals, and community-based services to Aboriginal women and families in inner-city Sydney since 1992. It aims to build the capability of Aboriginal women and families through the delivery of skills-based programs, whilst also providing a safe space for vulnerable women
Indigenous Community Report
We have created a report which shows the outcomes we are creating within the Indigenous community. The report is updated every three months and shows the progress we are making. Click download to get your copy.