Partnerships

The Clontarf Foundation exists to improve the education, discipline, self-esteem, life skills and employment prospects of young Aboriginal men and by doing so, equips them to participate more meaningfully in society. Full-time, local Clontarf staff mentor and counsel students while the school caters for the educational needs of each student.

As part of the Sanderson Clontarf Academy boys, who achieve attendance and behaviour targets take part in camps, sleepovers, footy carnivals, cricket carnivals and community events, as well as playing regular games of footy, rugby and soccer against other schools across Darwin.

Guest speakers also visit and talk about a wide variety of subjects from health to employment opportunities. The Clontarf boys also have the opportunity to undergo health checks from Danila Dilba as part of the program.

The Stars Foundation provides a holistic mentoring program that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and young women to identify their goals and reach their full potential. The program is tailored to meet the unique needs of First Nations girls and young women – with the aim of promoting positive education, employment and life outcomes.

The Stars Foundation commenced at Sanderson High School in 2015. The program provides full-time mentors for young women at school and addresses the different socialisation, community expectations and life experiences of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, as well as their particular needs and challenges.

A range of extracurricular activities are offered including sports and physical activities, art, music and dance. Community activities and camps are also offered to provide engagement incentives and personal development opportunities.