The Wirrpanda Foundation delivers culturally appropriate programs that are designed and delivered by Aboriginal people. These programs focus on assisting Aboriginal children, families and the community to further develop and equip them with the skills to make significant social decisions that directly impact on their lives. The priority of the Foundation remains employing local Aboriginal role models who are empowered to build capacity in their own communities.

• 47.4% of Indigenous youth attain Year 12 education compared with 83.8% non-Indigenous students
• 60% of Indigenous 17-24 year olds are not currently engaged in either education or employment
• Indigenous youth aged 10-17 years are 31 times more likely to be detained in juvenile detention than non-Indigenous youth
• 14% of Aboriginal females aged 18-24 years consume alcohol at high-risk levels

How can your gift help us?

• A donation of $20 will fund a health and fitness booklet and program materials for our young Aboriginal participants.
• A donation of $50 will fund a healthy lifestyle and hygiene pack for our young Aboriginal participants in our communities
• A donation of $100 will fund one-on-one mentoring for a young, disadvantaged Aboriginal participant in one of our programs who is at risk of disengaging in education.
• A donation of $5,000 will fund one of our high impact, increased retention educational programs at a partner school for 10 sessions.

If you would like to know more about the Foundation and the work we do please visit www.wf.org.au or call us on 9242 6700.

Thank you for your ongoing support!