Schools Program
Our Schools Program is a FREE in-school culturally secure support program, that aims to maintain cultural connection and improve health, social and emotional wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Social and emotional wellbeing is fundamental for physical and mental health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (Commonwealth of Australia 2017) We believe that providing students with culturally appropriate spaces to embrace and share their Aboriginal culture supports the foundations for the improvement of social and emotional wellbeing. Fostering cultural connection and cultural identity are critical for students to develop a strong sense of self and understanding of how they fit in with their school community.
Our positive Indigenous role models deliver cultural modules to foster cultural connection and create those culturally safe and appropriate spaces.
Program Aims
- Improved educational outcomes by providing cultural connection sessions by positive Indigenous role models.
- Improved health, social and emotional wellbeing of Indigenous students engaged in the service.
- Support engagement with Indigenous families and communities to engage with schools.
Closing the Gap Outcomes
- Outcome Area 5 – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students achieve their full learning potential
- Outcome Area 15 – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people maintain a distinctive cultural, spiritual, physical and economic relationship with their land and waters.
Our Cultural Modules
- Target Group: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Students
- Age Group: Year 3 – 6
- Length: 45-60 minutes
- Maximum Group Size: 20 students
- Requirements: School Support Person Required for Duty of Care
We have previously delivered term modules within these topics:
- Traditional Language
- Traditional Art
- Traditional Indigenous Games
We endeavour to form strong relationships with our schools and support with other events or activities outside of this program where we have the capacity.
Cultural Connection Experiences
As a part of the this program, we include Cultural Connection Experiences to share cultural knowledge and learning, and to improve family engagement with schools.
Our Cultural Connection Experiences can be:
- YAC Students Only Experiences
- YAC Students and their Families
- YAC Students and their Peers
- Whole School Experiences
If your school is looking to provide this program to students, please reach out for more information!
*Please note that we have experience in the delivery of youth programs and cultural learning, we are not formal education providers*
Our Schools
Ashfield Primary School
Baldivis Primary School
Bertram Primary School
Bungaree Primary School
Calista Primary School
Hillman Primary School
Huntingdale Primary School
Leda Primary School
Makybe Rise Primary School
Rivergums Primary School
South Lake Primary School
Spearwood Primary School
Warnbro PS
Wellard Village Primary School
West Beechboro Primary School
Yangebup Primary School