ABOUT US

About Bunmabunmarra Service

Bunmabunmarra Service was established in 2024 when our Directors identified gaps in the support available to Aboriginal people and the wider community in Dubbo and the Central West of New South Wales. We wanted to do more, to empower individuals and families to break cycles of disadvantage and create lasting, positive change.

We support people experiencing homelessness, domestic and family violence, and mental health challenges, and our work extends into mediation, family group conferencing, and behaviour change programs. Every service we deliver is built around culture, care, and community, ensuring people have the support they need to heal, grow, and thrive.

Our dedicated team specialises in designing and delivering holistic programs that are:

  • Culturally safe, grounded in Aboriginal knowledge and kinship systems.
  • Centred on lived experience, recognising the strength in sharing stories.
  • Focused on reconnection to community, family, and Country.

We walk alongside people at every step of their healing journey, prioritising accessibility, dignity, and cultural integrity. As a result, we are already seeing stronger, faster, and more sustainable outcomes for Aboriginal peoples across our region.

While we are an Aboriginal business, owned and managed by Aboriginal people with deep roots in culture and strong connections to Country, we are inclusive in our approach. We respect and support all individuals experiencing disadvantage, regardless of cultural background.

Our history is shaped by resilience and continues to grow in diversity. By acknowledging the past and working together in the present, Bunmabunmarra Service is making real change and real difference by building stronger, safer, and more connected communities for all people across Dubbo and the Central West.

Our Team

Meet the Bunmabunmarra Team

Kristie Burge

Kristie Burge

Founder & Executive Director
Darren Toomey

Darren Toomey

Founder & Senior Director
Shiree Talbot

Shiree Talbot

Operations Manager
Michael Burge

Michael Burge

Team Leader - Case Management Gibir House
Mat Barnes

Mat Barnes

Case Manager - Gibir House
Mehdi Nazari

Mehdi Nazari

Case Manager - Walumarra Strong Families
Janine Elemes

Janine Elemes

Case Manager - Walumarra Strong Families
Rebecca Camilleri

Rebecca Camilleri

Program Manager - Walumarra Strong Families
Claire Montgomery

Claire Montgomery

Case Manager - Walumarra Strong Families
Shari Gibbs

Shari Gibbs

Junior Case Manager - Walumarra Strong Families
Akeishah Honeysett

Akeishah Honeysett

Admin - Walumarra Strong Families
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