Narrandera Mayor Neville Kschenka has thrown his support behind the town’s latest feel-good initiative - a creative campaign combining community spirit, humour and heart to raise awareness about bullying.

Those involved in organising the Come Back Macka campaign include teacher Matt Richards and BAFTA and Emmy award-winning filmmaker Jordan Bryon and his sister Briana Bryon.

Together, they’re hoping to catch the attention of Hollywood movie star Matthew McConaughey through a series of creative stunts and a documentary, in the hope of bringing the actor back to Narrandera to speak on anti-bullying.

McConaughey once called Narrandera home during a gap year.

As part of the campaign, Richards was recently part of the Macka Main Street Marathon, running up and down East Street -Narrandera’s 1.88km main strip - until he clocked up the full 42.2km marathon distance, a total of about 23 loops.

Each lap was affectionately dubbed an “alright, alright, alright”, a nod to McConaughey’s famous catchphrase.

“It’s great to see anti-bullying awareness being raised in such a unique and local way,” Councillor Kschenka said.

“Initiatives like this bring people together for a cause that truly matters.

“And who knows, if Matthew McConaughey comes back to Narrandera, it would be a real boost for the town and a moment of pride for our community.”

The campaign has already generated plenty of interest online and plenty of hope that the actor might just answer the call.

Before becoming an Oscar-winning actor and global superstar, McConaughey spent time in Narrandera between school and college.

More than 30 years later, the town is rallying to bring him back — not for fame, but for a cause close to his heart and for him to deliver a message of resilience, connection and hope.

With bullying affecting an estimated 70 per cent of Australian children in some form, the issue hits close to home for many Narrandera families.

Many locals have been impacted by bullying at different points in their lives - as victims, bystanders and in some cases, as perpetrators themselves.

The campaign aims to spark open conversations and show that change begins with community.

For more information or to get involved, visit the Come Back Macka campaign on social media and show support.