Wirra Club – Perth
The Wirra Club was established in mid 2005 and currently operates in Perth, the Pilbara and regional Western Australia.
Focus: The main focus of the rewards based program, is keeping indigenous children in school and improving standards of behaviour and achievement.
Location: The Wirra Club is available to schools by appointment and with the assistance of Foundation staff a various projects can be undertaken.
Resources: The Wirra Club in Perth is equipped with computers, kitchenette and activity room with TV and DVD facilities.
Features of the Wirra Club include:
- Provision of an educational and social meeting place
- Physical activity sessions provided by role models
- Healthy Snacks
- Mentor Session with a role model
- Special workshops
Wirra Club – Regional
The concept of Wirra Club can be customised to suit primary schools outside of the metropolitan area. Guidelines of the program can be forwarded to staff and a variation of the rewards based program can be implemented to primary schools upon request through the Perth office.
