Thriving against the odds
Opportunities can be hard to come by in the remote community of Haasts Bluff (Ikuntji) three-and-a-half hours west of Alice Springs.
Stories of Impact
Your support empowers young people to change their lives. Meet some of them.
The power of connecting to Culture
Jayden felt alone and disconnected. But that changed when he joined NASCA. By connecting to his Culture, he was empowered to become the proud Dharawal man he is today who knows his place in the world.
Safety and cultural connection
Amalie had a tough few years at school, but things began to shift for her when she joined NASCA and found not only safety, but a way to connect to her Culture. It ended up making all the difference.
Finding your way home
Sometimes you have to leave home to find it again. That’s exactly what Emily discovered when she moved from Sydney to Narromine and joined NASCA.
Everyone belongs somewhere
Through NASCA, Georgia has learned that who you are is about so much more than what you look like. It's about connecting to your Culture and finding your place in the world.
Building community and confidence day by day
Before Ayva joined NASCA she found it hard to trust people. Today, she has a solid community around her, her confidence has soared and most importantly she's found a place where she can thrive.
Being proud of who you are
For young Dhawaral woman Amelia, NASCA helped her connect to her Culture and empowered her to find pride in who she is.
A true role model
Laveda went from feeling lost and struggling at school to becoming an incredible role model. NASCA and her family empowered her to believe in herself and gave her the confidence to chase her dreams.
A second family
For Millie, NASCA is there to pick her up when times are tough, celebrate her achievements when she’s on top of the world, and be a second family to her when she’s at school.
