Cathy Freeman Foundation Information

Cathy Freeman Foundation's education program broadens horizons and supports Indigenous students to experience their full potential in school. ​The Foundation acknowledges the strength and wisdom that lies within remote Indigenous communities. Our work demands strong and trusting partnerships with community, Elders and school leaders. We partner with communities for the long haul, as we journey through the complexities of the work required to create social change. The Foundation works with more than 1600 Indigenous children and their families from four of the most remote communities in Australia: - Palm Island in northern Queensland; - Wurrumiyanga on Bathurst Island in the Northern Territory; - Woorabinda in central Queensland; and - Galiwin’ku in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. The Cathy Freeman Foundation delivers an education program that is designed to travel the journey of a child’s education from Pre-Prep through to Year 12. Our education program consists of four education projects which aim to improve school attendance, increase Year 12 attainment and ultimately, empower Indigenous children to reach their potential. Local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff are employed to deliver our program in community. As part of this delivery, community staff work one on one with students in the classroom delivering workshops that cover themes such as dreams and goals, role models, confidence and resilience, and celebrating culture. The Cathy Freeman Foundation inspires children to realise their own gold medal journey.