Stars Foundation
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Mission Statement
The purpose of the Stars Foundation is improving education and health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young women.
About This Cause
The Stars Foundation improves health, education and employment outcomes for First Nations girls and young women across Australia. Stars supports and mentors 3,000+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and young women in 56+ primary and secondary schools and is also consistently setting up new programs with school partners across Australia. Established in 2015, the Stars Foundation provides a holistic mentoring program that supports First Nations girls and young women to identify their goals and reach their full potential. Stars focuses on four pillars which include: Education, Training and Employment; Healthy Lifestyles; Wellbeing; and Community, Culture and Leadership. Historically there has been substantial investment in support of Indigenous boys' education, but no equitable investment for girls. Stars was founded to address gender inequity and support young Indigenous women to realise their full potential in all aspects of their development and well-being. The empowerment of Indigenous young women through education can deliver significantly improved economic, health and social outcomes, not just for the young women themselves, but also for their families, wider communities, and future generations. The young women in the Stars program show consistently outstanding results - with above average school attendance rates, increased completion of Year 12 and successful transition to further study and work. In 2023, 92% of the 220 students enrolled in the Year 12 Stars program successfully completed their final year. Stars students’ average attendance for 2023 was 78%, which is 10% higher than our partner school’s ‘All-Indigenous’ attendance rate and 1% higher than our partner school’s ’All-student’ attendance. Young women in Stars programs also demonstrate and report improved health, well-being and connection to their culture and community. The Stars Foundation is committed to the highest levels of transparency and accountability. We have a strong and inclusive governance structure and a passionate, experienced, and committed team. Stars programs are recognised for their high quality and effectiveness. When supporting Stars, you can be assured that over 90% of overall expenditure to date has been spent directly on the young women in our program. Together we can support young Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander girls and young women to break the cycle of intergenerational disadvantage and to choose their path and participate fully and confidently in the Australian community, enjoying social, cultural, and economic well-being. The future is in our Stars!