Our Programs
The ABCN's focus is education and improving opportunities for students and schools that are most in need.
Five main programs are offered:- Partners in Learning
- GOALS Growing Opportunities and Learning Skills – High School Mentoring Program
- SPARK Primary School Reading Program
- Career Choice Day
- InterAct Arts Experience
Programs were carefully developed before being piloted, then evaluated and refined. The programs have been very successful and have been expanded across Australia to four states. The ABCN also plans to extend their partnering, mentoring and support programs into other areas of social need.
2008 pilot programs
This year, ABCN will be trialling a number of pilot projects.
Aspirations
The Aspirations Program grew out of a need identified by High School Principals for guidance for students who had high potential but low aspiratios beyond school, and to build on skills learnt by those involved in the GOALS program.
100 Faces 100 Stories
2008 will see the expansion of the very successful '40 Faces 40 Stories' initiative that stemmed from Partner in Learning meetings between Ralph Norris, CEO, CBA and Beth Godwin, Principal, Cabramatta High School.
Member company staff will mentor students in this visual and text based program allowing students to explore their cultural origins and express them through a written and creative piece of work. The program is designed to be high impact, with one-on-one mentor time with students to produce high quality work, showcased at the end of the program.
