Muru Pathways is a provider of Disability and Mental Health Supports for people in the Hunter Valley and Lake Macquarie region of NSW. We are an NDIS Registered Provider.
We use a person centred framework that enables people with a disability and/or their families to have choice and control over the support provided in order to achieve positive outcomes in their lives. By using funding and other resources to plan, purchase, and select supports and services that suit individual needs, people with a disability and/or their families become active participants in the design and delivery of their support.
The person centred framework is simple in its delivery but complex in its outcomes, participants are given the opportunity to discuss their goals in a conversationalist manner that has been practiced and proven throughout our experiences in counseling and case management with people who are experiencing complex support needs. This allows participants to contribute in a non-threatening or intimidating manner in order to identify positive goals and assets in their lives and develop a plan that suits their needs.
The term “Muru” has many meanings across the globe.
The Eora people of coastal NSW, who’s language and traditional heritage spanned thousands of years, connection to the lands of the Murro-ore (pathway place) were strong and binding. The Eora people considered the Muru a “Road or Path” that often lead to important sites and was passed on through the generations. Over the years, the “Muru” has become harder to find as there are now many different pathways to choose from.
The traditional Maori society of New Zealand utilised the term Muru to mean seeking justice. Muru would often be enacted as a form of social justice for community members, allowing grievances to be discussed and resolved. In modern society, this concept of social justice is still strong and aims to ensure individuals and groups be given fair treatment, equality and an equal share of the benefits and opportunities that are available.
The following elements underpin the framework for self-directed support by Muru pathways;
Muru Pathways is an NDIS accredited support provider operating in the Hunter Valley and Lake Macquarie.
Muru Pathways review and update our policies and procedures annually. If you would like to be part of this process please reach out to us via the ‘Contact Us’ button.
Muru Pathways acknowledges the people of the Wonnarua, Worimi, and Awabakal nations, as the traditional custodians of the land where this organisation provides services.