About the
Tjindu Aboriginal AFL Academy
Leveraging the appeal of sport, specifically AFL, Tjindu facilitate a specialised cultural and curriculum- based program that carters to the interests and learning needs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in years 10-12.
The program invites a squad of 60 students (30 boys and 30 girls) into the Academy, where they attend a once-per-week education, cultural and football/ fitness training day.
Students are mentored by Tjindu Foundation staff.
Students who participate in the Tjindu Foundation Aboriginal AFL Academy will complete Aboriginal Studies (Stage 1 or Stage 2) or an Integrated Learning Subject (Stage 1) as part of the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
The Aboriginal AFL Academy is run in partnership with the Government of South Australia’s Department for Education.
Outcomes
EDUCATION
Students will complete units in either Aboriginal Studies (Stage 1 or 2) or Integrated Learning Subject (Stage 1) as part of their SACE.
Meet our graduates
The Aboriginal AFL Academy program has supported the secondary education of students who have gone on to play Australian Football at the highest level.
Program Itinerary
The Tjindu Aboriginal AFL Academy is facilitated weekly on Tuesday’s from 8:30am-3:30pm in line with the school terms for 35 weeks
- High Performance Education Sessions
- Mindfulness and Yoga Sessions
- AFL Games Vs South Australian Schools
- Leadership Sessions
- Fitness Sessions
- Skill Development and Craft Training Sessions
- All sessions include a healthy lunch and health food education
- Kit Bag
- Football
- Therabands
- Foam roller
- Drink bottle
- Massage ball
- Towel
Pathways to Employment
Participating students are given a range of education and employment support through the program including:
- Career advice workshops, career expos, resume preparation and employability skills
- Links to employers and vacancies for post Year 12 with focus on Apprenticeships and Traineeships
- Post-Academy transition to employment support for 12 months
Program Partners
The Tjindu Foundation thanks the following Program Partners for their support. If you are interested in partnering with the academy, please contact us.
