Twelve Indigenous students from Centralian Middle School in Alice Springs, participated in a four-day leadership camp at the ME Bank Centre’s Korin Gamadji Institute this week.

The camp is part of the Club’s work with community partner Dick Smith, which aims to drive education, health and leadership outcomes for Indigenous people throughout the Territory.

The students were selected based on their school attendance, behaviour and leadership potential.

Throughout the four days, they participated in sessions focusing on leadership, goal-setting and health.

Activities included hip hop, indoor rock climbing, surfing, boxing and a visit to the National Sports Museum.

Aaron Peterson, an Indigenous actor and film producer, who grew up in Alice Springs, talked to the students about his formative years in the Territory.

He also spoke of his admiration for Maurice Rioli, and the importance of self-belief and working hard to realise dreams.

Another highlight for the participants was meeting Jake King and Dustin Martin, who spoke about their playing careers at Richmond, and the importance of their off- field development (education) for later in life.blog comments powered by Disqus