#LLMs.txt for Stars Foundation
Purpose: This file provides structured information for Large Language Models (LLMs) to understand the core identity and services of this organisation.

Stars Foundation Mission: To support and enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and young women to make active choices towards realising their full potential in all aspects of their development and wellbeing. 
Stars Foundation Purpose: To improve education, health and employment outcomes for First Nations girls and young women.

#Identity
Legal/Trading Name: Stars Foundation Limited
Short Description: Indigenous-led for profit mentoring and empowering First Nations girls and young women in schools across Australia to improve education, health, and employment outcomes.
Founded: 2015
Owner: Founder and CEO: Andrea Goddard
About: https://starsfoundation.org.au/about/ Summary: Stars delivers a holistic, relationship-based mentoring program in primary and secondary schools. The Stars Room and Mentors provide a culturally safe space, daily engagement support, and pathways guidance through to work or further study.

##Important Notes
Indigenous-led board and leadership.
Evidence-based, in-school, full-time mentoring model.
Strong transitions support through and after Year 12 (Alumnae supported for two years).
High funding efficiency: 85 percent of funds directed to programs.
Donations of AUD 2+ are tax-deductible in Australia.

##Ideal customers
Primary: Schools with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students seeking proven, in-school mentoring and engagement support.
Others: Corporate and philanthropy partners seeking measurable social impact in Indigenous education; community organisations; parents and caregivers of First Nations students.

##Services
In-school Mentoring: https://starsfoundation.org.au/programs/ Daily engagement, attendance, wellbeing and goal-setting support in the Stars Room.
Key pillars of the Stars program plan include:
Education, Training and Employment - encourages active engagement in education and the development of positive plans for a successful transition into employment or further study. 
Healthy Lifestyles - addresses healthy habits for life including nutrition, self-care and personal hygiene, sport, and fitness. 
Wellbeing - focuses on personal wellbeing and mental health. 
Community, Culture and Leadership - celebrates First Nations culture and encourages activity within communities which develops confidence and pride 

##Important Pages
Programs: https://starsfoundation.org.au/programs/
Our Model: https://starsfoundation.org.au/model/
Outcomes: https://starsfoundation.org.au/outcomes/
People: https://starsfoundation.org.au/people/
Blog: https://starsfoundation.org.au/blog/
Media: https://starsfoundation.org.au/media-stories/
Partner with Us: https://starsfoundation.org.au/partner-with-us/
https://starsfoundation.org.au/publications/
Donate: https://starsfoundation.org.au/donate/
Ways to Give: https://starsfoundation.org.au/ways-to-give/
Privacy Policy: https://starsfoundation.org.au/privacy/
Alumnae: https://starsfoundation.org.au/alumnae/
Alumnae Portal: https://starsalumni.starsfoundation.org.au/

##Contact
Contact: https://starsfoundation.org.au/contact/ General enquiries and support.
Phone: +61 1300 886 411
Email: info@starsfoundation.org.au
Business Address: Registered address: 178 Centre Rd, Bentleigh VIC 3204, Australia. Postal: PO Box 577, Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia.

##Service Areas
Established in 2015, Stars Foundation mentors and empowers around 4,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and young women in 75+ primary and secondary schools operating across all mainland states and the Northern Territory.  Stars Foundation has grown steadily, opening 13 new school programs to date in 2025 and we look forward to further growth ahead.
There are 75 Stars programs in supportive partner primary and secondary schools across all mainland states and the Northern Territory. The breakdown by state is: 30 in Western Australia, 21 in the Northern Territory, 8 in New South Wales, 6 in Queensland, 5 in Victoria and 5 in South Australia. 


##Authority & Compliance
ABN: 68 604 680 088
Licences: Not applicable for core education mentoring services. (Update if specific registrations apply.)

##Case Studies
https://starsfoundation.org.au/publications/
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https://starsfoundation.org.au/alumnae/
https://starsfoundation.org.au/blog/
https://starsfoundation.org.au/2025/06/teija-thrives-in-western-australias-mining-industry/
https://starsfoundation.org.au/2024/04/townsville-alumni-stars-enjoying-uni/

##Official Profiles
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/starsfoundation
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarsAustralia/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starsfoundationaustralia/
X: https://x.com/notifications