About Tjindu STRONG
The Tjindu STRONG program has been developed for Aboriginal students in remote communities.
This program encouragers students to develop and tap into their mental, physical, emotional and cultural strength through making smart choices in life supported by guided discussion.
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 identity.
Our purpose of this program is in the name: Strength, Trust, Respect, No Shame, Optimism and Gratitude. These are the values and structures that Tjindu STRONG is centred on.

Outcomes

LOCATIONS
Delivery of Tjindu STRONG in APY Lands and Far West Coast

EDUCATION
Getting young people to school with an attendance rate of 80%

EDUCATION
Improving educational outcomes including Year 12 attainment

EMPLOYMENT
Improving transition to higher education, vocational training and/or employment

COMMUNITY
Helping families give kids a good start in life with better early childhood development, care, education and school readiness.

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

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
