Forming partnerships

You will not leave the starting blocks without effective local partnerships. Genuine partnerships are not easy to foster. That is the hard part.

While it is hard, there are still many examples of effective and productive local partnerships focused on education and training. All of the case studies in these materials can provide such examples. Bob Hale, principal of Karama Primary School in Darwin's north-eastern suburbs has put his thoughts down in a handbook for staff. It covers all the important issues, and has relevance far beyond his immediate environment.

Read Bob's handbook…

Work at South Merredin PS in Western Australia illustrates the value of forming a genuine partnership with the local Indigenous community.

Read about South Merredin...

The extensive 'Follow The Dream' initiative in Western Australia is also based on firm partnerships.

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