We continually seek to build and maintain meaningful partnerships, which enable us to go above and beyond for our residents.
One of our long-standing partners is the Aboriginal Children’s Advancement Society (ACAS).
ACAS provides opportunities for young First Nations people to improve their education and unlock future pathways.
AHL has collaborated with ACAS to offer a number of exciting and enriching life experiences for our Secondary Education Kirinari Hostel (Sydney) residents.
A recent ski trip stands as a testament to the success of AHL’s partnership with ACAS.
Our Kirinari Hostel students were invited on a 5-day round trip to the snowfields. Their trip began with a detour to Parliament House, where they took part in a hands-on and informative workshop about preferential voting systems and learned more about First Nations peoples’ contributions to the Australian democracy.
The group then headed to Mount Selwyn snowfields for an unforgettable ski adventure, with many of them experiencing the wonders of snow for the first time. The students stayed at the heritage Yarrangobilly Caves House, where they were taken on a caving expedition and swam in the natural thermal pool.
‘It is no surprise that the boys had a fantastic time and they frequently expressed their appreciation during the trip…I believe it also significantly strengthened the ever-improving relationship between AHL and ACAS,’ said Rob Lindsay, ACAS Board Member.
Thanks to ACAS, our Kirinari Hostel students had the experience of a lifetime, creating lasting memories with their fellow residents.
These types of partnerships are invaluable for AHL and allow our Secondary Education hostel students to take part in opportunities they would otherwise not participate in.
We are proud to partner with organisations that are equally as committed to empowering First Nations students and supporting them to achieve their full learning potential.