Registered charity with the ACNC — ABN 44 110 301 524 vicmaoriwardens@gmail.com  ·  Truganina, VIC
Community gathered together

Our mahi in the community

Practical, compassionate and culturally grounded service — offered freely to those who need it.

Compassionate Service

Standing with whānau in hard times

In moments of grief and loss, no one should feel alone. Our wardens offer a calm, caring and respectful presence — supporting families and community at compassionate services and tangihanga with dignity and aroha.

  • Caring support at services and tangihanga
  • A respectful, guiding presence for grieving whānau
  • Practical help and comfort when it's needed most
  • Cultural sensitivity at every step
Hands held in comfort
Cultural Awareness

Keeping culture alive

Far from home, culture is a source of strength and identity. We help our community stay connected to te ao Māori — sharing tikanga, language and values, and fostering understanding between cultures.

  • Sharing tikanga and cultural protocols
  • Strengthening cultural identity and belonging
  • Building understanding across communities
  • Honouring connection to culture and whenua
People connecting with culture and land
Event Support & Engagement

A trusted presence at events

From community festivals to large gatherings, our wardens help things run safely and smoothly — assisting with community engagement, crowd care, traffic direction and a friendly, welcoming face for all.

  • Community engagement and a welcoming presence
  • Crowd care and traffic direction
  • Helping events run safely and respectfully
  • Supporting organisers and attendees alike
Community members gathered at an event
Community Development

Building relationships, building community

Strong communities are built on strong relationships. Through building-relationships workshops and community development, we bring people together, share skills, and help create connections that last.

  • Building-relationships workshops
  • Community development and connection
  • Bringing people and cultures together
  • Supporting other community organisations
Get Involved
Community workshop discussion
Need Our Help?

We're here for our community

If you have an event that could use our support, or your whānau needs a caring hand, please get in touch. Our wardens are ready to help.