About Tjindu STRONG
The Tjindu STRONG program is delivered in remote communities on South Australia’s Far West Coast and the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands.
Students develop their mental, physical, emotional and cultural strength via guided discussions that encourage sensible choices. Tjindu Foundation staff use real life experiences to connect with students and engage on core program curriculum.
Unique to Tjindu STRONG is the delivery of cultural identity programs where students are enabled to express who they are, where they come from and to share their cultural identity.
Our purpose of this program is in the name: Strength, Trust, Respect, Optimism, No Shame and Gratitude. These are the values and structures that Tjindu STRONG is centered on.
Community Delivery
Tjindu STRONG is delivered in 11 remote communities across South Australia:
- Ernabella
- Fregon
- Mimili
- Indulkana
- Amata
- Pipalyatjara
- Murputja
- Kenmore Park
- Oak Valley
- Yalata
- Koonibba
Programs

Education and Employment
- Getting young people to school with an attendance rate of 80%.
- Improving educational outcomes including Year 12 attainment
- Support to post-school employment opportunities.
Community
- Getting young people to school with an attendance rate of 80%

Program Itinerary
- Module 1: Culture and Identity (Language)
- Module 2: Eating and Staying Healthy
- Module 3: Oral Health and Hygiene (Health Check)
- Module 4: Leadership
- Module 5: Respect and Looking After Your Own Possessions
- Module 6: Lateral Violence and Talking Positively to Each Other
- Module 7: Positive Decision Making
- Module 8: Self-Motivation
- Module 9: Effects of Tobacco, Petrol Sniffing, Drugs and Alcohol
- Module 10: Car Safety
- Module 11: Cyber Bullying and Social Media
- Module 12: Not Being Shame
- Module 13: Numeracy and Literacy
- Module 14: School Page - Why Do and Don't You Like Coming to School?
- Module 15: Reflection (What Have you Learnt From the Program?)
- Module 16: Goals / Dreaming Page (Draw Your Dream Job)
- Module 17: Keeping My Community Beautiful