Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program

Excellence in Education

Empowering Young First Nations Leaders

Christ Church has a proud history of providing outstanding educational opportunities for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men since the 1950s. Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program awards scholarships to boys with the potential to be leaders in their community and allows the opportunity for all students to experience and understand our nation’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island heritage.

An Aboriginal CCGS student preparing for the NAIDOC Week Assembly.

Culture at the Heart of Learning

Each year, students in the program participate in a range of cultural incursions and excursions and take an active role in organising events for Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week celebrations. A highlight of the year is the annual NAIDOC Week art exhibition, where students produce an artwork to share with the School community. The program also offers targeted academic support through dedicated tutoring, along with mentoring from past students in the program.

Scholarships

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are encouraged to apply for a range of scholarships that are available. These scholarships are awarded to students of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage at various entry points into the Senior School. Opportunities are available for both boarding and day students, with scholarships covering the duration of the student’s education at Christ Church.

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  • Centenary Indigenous Scholarship Fund

    Centenary Indigenous Scholarship Fund

    Scholarships are made possible through generous philanthropic contributions to the School, as well as through our valued partner, MADALAH. If you are interested in making a tax-deductible donation online to the Indigenous Scholarship Fund, please click below.
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  • Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

    Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

    Our RAP is concerned with practical actions Christ Church Grammar School will take to foster and build strong relationships and enhanced respect between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians. It clearly sets out our plans to drive greater equality by pursuing sustainable, measurable opportunities.
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  • Scholarships

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    Scholarships

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    Boarding at Christ Church

  • Advancement

    Advancement