Wednesday, 5 March, 2014 - 09:53
Clontarf aiming for the big sticks as federal funding kicks in
The Aboriginal educator is chasing significant growth buoyed by a boost in federal government funding.
The Clontarf Foundation exists to improve the education, discipline, life skills, self-esteem and employment prospects of young Aboriginal men and by doing so equips them to participate meaningfully in society.
Since opening its first Academy for 25 boys in 2000 the Foundation has grown to cater for about 2,900 boys in 55 schools across Western Australia, Northern Territory, Victoria and New South Wales.
The Foundation uses the existing passion that Aboriginal boys have for football to attract them into school and keep them there. The programmes are delivered through a network of football academies established in partnership with local schools. Any Aboriginal male enrolled at the school is eligible to participate in the Clontarf Academy.
Contact Details
McKay Street
,
BENTLEY
WA
6102
08 9356 2500
contact@clontarffoundation.com.au
