Tjindu STRONG - 2022 Programs | Tjindu Foundation

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

Lessons delivered as part of the Tjindu STRONG Program include:

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:

Program Partners

If you are interested in supporting or partnering with the Tjindu Foundation’s Tjindu STRONG program please contact us.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Tjindu Foundation acknowledges the Kaurna people as the Traditional Owners of the Country upon where our headquarters are based. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders both past and present.