The Clontarf Foundation
The Clontarf Foundation exists to improve the education, discipline, life skills, self-esteem and employment prospects of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and by doing so equips them to participate more meaningfully in society.
Full-time, locally based Clontarf staff mentor and counsel students on a range of behavioural and lifestyle issues while the school caters for their education needs
Academy activities are planned within the focus areas of education, leadership, employment, well-being, life skills and sport. In order to remain in the programme, participants must continue to work at school and embrace the objectives of the Foundation.
Shalvey Clontarf Academy
Director: Shannon Mason
Operations Officers: Sione Taofi
Shannon and Sione work with approximately 65 male Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who attend Chifley College Shalvey Campus.
The five Clontarf pillars of wellbeing, sport, leadership, education and employment underpin all academy activities. All activities aim to develop the values, skills and abilities that will assist the boys to transition into meaningful employment and achieve better life outcomes.
