The Clontarf Foundation exists to improve the education, discipline, life skills, self-esteem and employment prospects of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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 10,000 boys in 149 schools across Western Australia, Northern Territory, South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.

The Foundation believes that failure to experience achievement when young, coupled with a position of under-privilege can lead to alienation, anger and more serious consequences. As a prelude to tackling these and other issues, participants are first provided with an opportunity to succeed and in turn raise their self-esteem.

The vehicle for achieving this outcome is Australian Rules and/or Rugby League. The Foundation uses the existing passion that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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 and Torres Strait Islander male enrolled at the school is eligible to participate in the Clontarf academy.

Education

Social Impact

Clontarf Foundation

Isaac Gibbs

Jane Conder

Craig Brierty

John Gillam

Marilyn Morgan

Ms Collard

Poynton Stavrianou

Tom O’leary

Shane Kiely

William Johnstone

Jenni Collard

Brian Tyson

Chris Stavrianou

Gerard Neesham

Mick Mccormack

Murdi Paaki Services

Joel Parsons

Lee Stewart

Tony Delaney

Harry Neesham

Regional Management Team

Directors

Operations Team

General Management and Partnerships

Management and Coordination

Leadership Team

Teams at Clontarf Foundation