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.
Our programs
NASCA’s Aboriginal education programs empower our young people to thrive at school and beyond.
Our programs change lives
Our Aboriginal programs in schools provide culturally safe, wrap-around support – at every step from year seven through to graduation.
Culture is at the heart of everything we do.
This gives our young people pride and strength – which they take from school to further education, employment, and beyond.
Our programs are Indigenous-led and delivered.
Over 93% of our program staff are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, with strong connections to the communities we work in.
We set our young people up for success.
NASCA’s young people are more likely to attend, perform better in and complete high school, go on to further education, and gain secure employment.
Our results speak for themselves
17,000+
Young people supported
95%
Graduation rate (2023)
94%
Students feel strongly supported
72.5%
School attendance rate
82%
Students increased cultural pride
87%
Girls empowered through gender
Our programs
Young Women’s Academy
Our Young Womens's Academies support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young women and girls to thrive and excel at school.
All Gender Academy
Open to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, working to improve school attendance, performance, and retention rates.
Pathways Program
Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to access further education and employment opportunities, scholarships, traineeships and work experience.
Northern Territory Program
Partnering with nine remote communities to increase school attendance and engagement, and develop life-skills.
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.
A little bit of help can go a long way
For many of our young people, school can be overwhelming, and reaching out for help can be difficult. But NASCA staff are always there to lend a hand, and for Kyeema that has made a world of difference.