Rawiri Toko, from Loganlea, organised the branch after realising just how much it could benefit the local community. The initiative has caught on, and Toko hopes that wardens from all cultures will join the program. He said:
“Mainly the reason we started was to help our people a little bit at different events, and not just our people but anyone who needed the Maori Wardens, but that‘s just the small picture.”
Toko looks forward to assisting with setting up new warden groups, and joining forces with the varied Logan ethnic groups. He also hopes to take the system Australia-wide and making a difference wherever he can. The project is very popular in New Zealand where the Maori Wardens are supported by the Government in their focus on safer communities and youth.
The Logan group is encouraging young people in Slacks Creek and beyond to get involved with volunteering by associating with the Maori Warden youth council. Toko believes it is important to teach young people how to communicate in public and work alongside others. Children as young as 14 can become involved with the organisation, and have the chance to become fully-fledged wardens by the time they’re 18.
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