Expression of Interest:
Term 3, 2026 Thriving People Event
for Years 7-10 Aboriginal Students
in Catholic Schools in the Metropolitan Regions
'We are living, learning and playing on Kaurna land'
Thriving People Days: Monday 24 August, Tuesday 25 August, and Wednesday 26 August 2026
Venue: Carclew, 11 Jeffcott Street, North Adelaide
Time: The event will run each day from 10.00am-2.00pm (Arrive at event by 9.45am)
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Year 7 to 10 Aboriginal Students in Catholic Schools will have the opportunity to network with other Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students from schools across metropolitan Adelaide at Carclew with a focus on 'young adults'.
The event will be held at Carclew, 11 Jeffcott Street, North Adelaide. An opportunity for Aboriginal students to build relationships, celebrate together and learn about their cultures and identities. Students and teachers will experience a range of cultural activities, providing all participants with new ways of exploring and expressing culture. On completion of the Thriving People event, students will return to school.
Catholic Education SA invites schools to express their interest in the Term 3, 2026 Thriving People Events by schools nominating their interest to attend one of the Thriving People Days.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Due to venue capacity, the event is capped to 80 students per day.
- BBQ Lunch will be provided to participants through the support of the Lions Club.
- Given the nature of the program being offered, students may like to wear their full sports uniform. This is at the discretion of the school.
Expressions of Interest close 4.30pm on Friday 3 July 2026.
THRIVING PEOPLE EVENT ENQUIRIES: Geoff Aufderheide, Senior Education Advisor: Aboriginal Education on 8301 6107 or via email at geoff.aufderheide@cesa.catholic.edu.au
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ENQUIRIES:
Margaret Bressan at margaret.bressan@cesa.catholic.edu.au
