Our Programs
Our programs are focussed on male and female Aboriginal students across South Australia.
We seek to build and enhance the wellbeing, cultural resilience, school retention and employment prospects of those who participate in our programs.
Tjindu Academy
An elite football program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, incorporating industry-leading physical and skills training, leadership opportunities, school support and the chance to represent the Tjindu name across SA and Australia.
Tjindu STRONG
Providing a best-in-class education support and cultural engagement program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people living in South Australia, Tjindu STRONG works with children and families to teach resilience, cultural identity and pride, and the importance of school-based education.
Cultural Awareness Workshops
Delivered in South Australian businesses, Cultural Awareness Workshops see Tjindu staff engage workplaces to improve cultural awareness and literacy for non-First Nations peoples, ensuring safe, respectful and empowered workplaces for Aboriginal people exiting the education system into employment.
Tjindu Thrive
Thrive supports a variety of students including those from remote communities who have relocated to Adelaide to continue their education. The program provides flexible academic and engagement support while building core football skills, health and fitness literacy, personal goal setting and leadership capacity.
Nunga Next Generation Carnival
Providing a best-in-class education support and cultural engagement program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people living in South Australia, Tjindu STRONG works with children and families to teach resilience, cultural identity and pride, and the importance of school-based education.
Our Pillars
Cultural Education Trust
Enabling cultural educators in South Australian schools to deliver cultural camps and activities to Aboriginal students via grants.
Engagement Programs
Engaging young people in remote communities and providing pathways for students with academic and sporting prowess.
Cultural Awareness
Delivering cultural awareness training to businesses, schools and agencies to improve knowledge of Aboriginal culture.
Partners
The Tjindu Foundation thanks the following Program Partners for their support.
If you are interested in partnering with the academy, please contact us.
