Exploring cultural identity in Mount Isa
The kids today don’t know our culture. So this is bringing their identity back and their tribes and where they fit in with people. Auntie Joan Marshall and Tina Butcher, Mount Isa Central State School Tina Butcher and Auntie Joan Marshall believe that making a difference for Aboriginal...
Read MoreBuilding bridges at Bowraville Central School
Stronger Smarter gave me a lot more focus and better tools in embarking on conversations and setting up processes between people. That was the power in it Mal McFarlane, Bowraville Central School Mal McFarlane says that at Bowraville Central School, they are seeing some great improvements for...
Read MoreHigh-Expectations Relationships at Casino Public School
We’re really proud to be a Stronger Smarter school… The community ask us ‘what’s that eagle shirt you wear? Tell us about that’…they all know the eagle. Wendy King, Assistant Principal, Casino Public School Wendy’s story is told in collaboration with University of Queensland Social...
Read MoreCall to Stronger Smarter Alumni – be involved in a Stronger Smarter research project in 2017
Are you interested in a deeper exploration of the Stronger Smarter Approach? In 2017, the Stronger Smarter Institute is seeking input and co-authorship for research papers from our Stronger Smarter Leadership Program alumni. If you are interested in being involved in research projects, please let...
Read MoreRECORD NUMBERS OF INDIGENOUS STUDENTS
Queensland schools show enrolments at highest level ever A larger than expected increase in the number of Indigenous prep school enrolments in Queensland this year has far exceeded the Stronger Smarter projections. What does this mean for educators? The Stronger Smarter Institute’s CEO Darren...
Read MoreStronger Smarter Institute’s founder & Chair Chris Sarra named 2016 National NAIDOC Person of the Year
Media Release 10 July 2016 STRONGER SMARTER INSTITUTE’S FOUNDER & CHAIR CHRIS SARRA NAMED 2016 NATIONAL NAIDOC PERSON OF THE YEAR The Stronger Smarter Institute is celebrating the recognition of the work of our founder and chairperson, Professor Chris Sarra, in Indigenous...
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