Clontarf has been
running all over the country since the year 2000. Currently there are 119
academies with the Lake Illawarra Academy opening in 2019. With 2 full-time staff mentoring up to 46 boys
in 2019. We have an Academy room where the boys can feel safe and
comfortable to hang out, play table tennis, cards, do homework, eat or just
chat with other academy members.
Clontarf is a
Mentoring program where Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander boys are given
opportunities to improve themselves under 5 major Pillars.
Education: Assistance getting to
and from school, help with homework, assistance in class, materials for
class.
Sport: Morning training
sessions twice per week, Inter-Academy games and carnivals, table tennis
competitions.
Leadership: Opportunities on camps
and excursions to learn about leadership and take on leadership roles,
practising speeches and communication, getting out into the community at
community events like Clean Up Australia Day and other charity days.
Employment: Excursions to potential
pathway options, employers and Clontarf Partners, collation of employment
folio's, interview skills and resume writing, special employment forums
for senior students.
Well
being:
Positive school and camp experiences, cooking lessons, health sessions, health
checks, rewards for school attendance and achievements, healthy food available
for breakfast, recess and lunch, creation of healthy habits.
The program is
totally voluntary and free of charge. However the more the boys challenge
themselves and trust the program, the more the boys will get out of it.
Our
mission statement:
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.
