On Country Education
So Far over 70 schools and 13,000 learners have downloaded and accessed our Free Bilingual resources!
ABC Foundation offers alternative education programmes, learning resources, and specialist support tailored for remote and regional schools to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children within a two-way learning environment.
Our On-Country Education programs support students from early learning through to tertiary pathways, helping them thrive while staying connected to culture and community. We create opportunities that celebrate cultural identity, strengthen academic achievement, and build leadership skills for future generations.
SPECIALIST SUPPORT
- Community bridge building
- Workshops, mentoring and support
- TEKAG school endorsement
LEARNING RESOURCES
- Downloadable resource packs
- Powerpoint presentations
- Lesson plans and worksheets
Aim
Life education designed to empower young people within a two-way learning environment, providing alternative education support programmes and resources.
Approach
Building the capacity of schools and early education providers by developing tools and resources to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families.
Impact
Creating inclusive school environments for all children, improving Aboriginal school attendance and performance.
Specialist Education Programmes (0-18 years)
Welcome Me 2 Country
(0-3 years)
ACTIVITIES
- Early learning playgroups
- Social events
- Family Outings
IMPACT
- Healthy mother and child
- Foundational learning
- Increased family awareness
- Play and social development
RANGER 4 LIFE
(3-12 YEARS)
ACTIVITIES
- Holiday programs
- After school activities
- Bush classrooms
IMPACT
- Increases Aboriginal school enrolments
- Early childhood learning
- Improved school attendance
- Reduced risk of becoming disengaged
LIFESKILLS 2 LEADERSHIP (12-18 YEARS)
ACTIVITIES
- Transition to high school
- Self identity program
- Camps/excursions
- School based traineeships
- Soft skills support
IMPACT
- Addresses school non-attendance
- Improves emotional stability and develops identity of self
- Supporting parents revaluing education
- Vocational education and training
Bridge Building
The ABC Foundation Ltd, Community Bridge Building course provides educators, teachers and university students with an understanding of how to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and their children in remote and regional communities, through establishing and delivering culturally appropriate alternative On-Country Education
Click the button below to read more about our Community Bridge Building program.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
2022 – Ranger 4 Life programme in Tom Price as funded by Regional Development Australia Pilbara since 2016.
2019 – ABC On-Country Education Programmes 0-18 years funded in Carnarvon by Lotteries West
2019 – Funded by the Department of Communications and the Arts to develop local language resources for the Gascoyne region
2018 – Ranger for Life met the requirements of a promising Evidence Based Program by Australian Institute of Family Studies
2018 – ABC On-Country Education Programmes 0-18 years funded in Tom Price by the Department of Education, Pilbara Education Fund, through its Reconnection to Country Project.
2018 – Tom Price Early Years Group as funded by Regional Development Australia Pilbara and West Pilbara Communities for Children since 2016.
2017 – Lifeskills 2 Leadership programme within the Tom Price Senior High School and funded by Mental Health Commission.
2016 – Ranger 4 Life Camp for the Shire of Carnarvon’s Youth Outreach Group in Tom Price and Karijini National Park.
