Indigenous advancement
The St George Illawarra Dragons are committed to reconciliation and to promoting greater understanding of Aboriginal cultures and indigenous advancement within our catchment and the wider community.
The overall aim of the Dragons indigenous mentoring programs is to engage young indigenous children in a love of learning. St George Illawarra players assist students with School2Work work and participate in various activities. Proudly supported by the NRL.
What is the School2Work (S2W) program?
The School to Work Program (S2W) is an education and employment program that utilises the positive profile of the game of Rugby League to support and encourage young Indigenous Australians to stay at school, get a job, and be a legend for themselves, their families and their communities.
A combined initiative with the St George Illawarra Dragons along with other NRL clubs, the Australian Government's Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and the National Rugby League; S2W provides young Indigenous Australians with work experience, mentoring and leadership opportunities to ensure they successfully complete school and transition into further study, training, or career driven employment.
Selected year 10, 11 and 12 students from participating Secondary High Schools conduct a one-on-one profiling session with their Project Officer to build Career Development Plans focused on career aspirations and personal goals.
The S2W Program is backed by an exceptional team of NRL players, staff, community, government, and business supporters. For more information regarding the NRL School 2 Work program in the Illawarra and St George regions, please contact Uncle Ani on 0459 875 222 or alternatively email: ataase@nrl.com.au
For more information regarding the NRL Learn programs visit the NRL Community website, or to request the resources, please email learn@nrl.com.au.
Jervis Bay School program
The St George Illawarra Dragons, in conjunction with the University of Wollongong, have committed to assist students at Jervis Bay Public School and the wider Wreck Bay community.
St George Illawarra Dragons respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples, where our games are played, our programs are conducted and in the communities we support.
