Stars provides a holistic program that supports Indigenous girls and young women to attend and remain engaged at school, complete Year 12 and move into full-time work or further study.
Our program is based on strong, trusting relationships. The Stars Room provides a culturally safe, warm environment – a place where the girls and young women in our program feel nurtured and inspired.
Our full-time Mentors provide a diverse range of activities to support our Stars to develop the self-esteem, confidence and life skills they need to successfully participate in school and transition into a positive and independent future.
Stars Outcomes 2020
98%
YEAR 12 COMPLETION
(compared to national Indigenous average of 65%)
85%
SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS TO WORK OR STUDY
(2019 Graduates as at November 2020)
82%
AVERAGE ATTENDANCE RATE
(compared to 68% for all Indigenous students at our partner schools)
90+ %
FUNDING SPENT DIRECTLY ON PROGRAMS
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, Director,
“I have been in the field of philanthropy for 16 years. I have seen and supported many superb projects. I have never seen a better, more strategic, more cost-effective project than this one in Australia or the rest of the world.”
“Our Mentors have made an immense impact on our lives … I am very thankful to have gone through my final year at school with such amazing role models and peers. I will cherish the memories I have made this year, and the family I have found at Stars, for the rest of my life.”
, Nhulunbuy High School
“Put simply, I think what you do for the students is remarkable. You probably hear that a lot!”
, Heatley Secondary College,
“I am overwhelmed each time I go into the Stars Room and see our young women being so obviously cared for and supported. The girls are glowing about Stars!”
The Future is in Our Stars …
… and you can be part of their journey by donating or partnering with us. Your support will go directly towards making sure that the girls and young women in our programs across Australia have the support they need to stay at school, complete Year 12, and move successfully into full-time work or study.
