Stars Foundation
This organization has already been registered
Someone in your organization has already registered and setup an account. would you like to join their team?Profile owner : p**********s@s*************n.o*g.au
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Stars Foundation is to improve education, health and employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young women.
About This Cause
The Stars Foundation improves education, health and employment outcomes for First Nations girls and young women across Australia. Stars supports and mentors around 4000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and young women primary and secondary schools and is 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 focus 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 this 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. 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 85% of overall expenditure to date has been spent directly on the young women in our program. Together we can support young Aboriginal 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!