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NEWS FROM THE FOUNDATION

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September Newsletter 2023

28 September  2023

Read OTDF's final newsletter of 2023. Read about our families, our schools walk-a-thon, the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Program which supports our students to travel on school excursions and a farewell from OTDF Founder and longtime Trustee, John Arthur OAM. Thank you to everyone who has made this year so successful! 

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June Newsletter 2023

1 June  2023

Read about what we've been up to this year and how much support we've been able to provide for Aboriginal families across Victoria. 

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Activity Report 2022

12 October  2022

Read about what we've been up to this year and how much support we've been able to provide for Aboriginal families across Victoria. 

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June Newsletter 2022

1 June 2022

Read highlights of the year so far, including some of the many experiences of our students.

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Black and White Stories

1 December 2021

The Foundation is excited to be part of Black and White Stories, an upcoming podcast about grassroots projects which are a result of collaboration between the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community.

In this picture, Black and White intern, Renee is â€‹showing his article about the Foundation's beginnings with His Excellency General and Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd).

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Activity Report 2021

1 October 2021

Hear from some of our families in 2021. You will also find an overview of our journey since 2001 to celebrate 20 years of supporting Aboriginal education.

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June Newsletter 2021

1 June 2021

Follow our progress in 2021 as we gear up to celebrate 20 years of supporting Aboriginal students in education.

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Special Edition Newsletter

23 March 2021

This special edition newsletter shares some of the highlights of the 2020 school year.

Class of 2019

20 June 2020

In 2019 Opening The Doors Foundation supported 68 year 12 students across Victoria. A few of these former students have shared their experience of 2019 and their plans for the future

2019 ACTIVITY REPORT

11 December 2019

2019 has been the biggest year yet at the Foundation. See the Activity for news on the year to date including stories from students and parents

Our Birthday!

4 August 2019

This year the Foundation turns 18!

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Click on the link below to read more about what the Foundation has done to support Aboriginal children in education over the last 18 years since it began.
 

Koori Kids Day

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at Catholic high schools are invited to attend Watta Watnanda Education & Cultural Day. This annual day brings together Koori kids from across Victoria to celebrate Aboriginal culture and community. Activities will include basket weaving and painting.

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The event will be hosted by the Korin Gamadji Institute at Richmond Football Club on the 16th of August - registration will open at 9am.

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For further information, contact your school.

2018 ACTIVITY REPORT

8th January, 2019

The statistics and responses information contained in the 2018 Activity Report highlights the community need of the Opening The Doors Foundation as we continue to meet and empower those families that need our assistance the most.

Outstanding Victorian Aboriginal Leaders Honoured

22nd November, 2017

The Andrews Labor Government is celebrating the achievements of Aboriginal leaders who have made a profound contribution to their local communities and to Victoria.

2017 ACTIVITY REPORT

23rd October, 2017

The statistics and responses information contained in the 2017 Activity Report highlights the community need of the Opening The Doors Foundation as we continue to meet and empower those families that need our assistance the most.

2017 Foundation News

18th July, 2017

This is your opportunity to catch up on the latest community news from Open The Doors Foundation.

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