Success Stories /

It's important to highlight the successes of our NRL School to Work students as they embark on their education and employment journeys.

We've collated just a handful of these stories below so you can learn a little more about how the program is changing lives. 

Overnight camp inspires School to Work participants to see their possibilities at University

School to Work teamed up with University of Canberra to inspire participants to see firsthand the possibilities and opportunities available through the pathway of University. 

The camp was run over two days and was specifically designed for the S2W Program and it's participants. The experience included an overnight stay on UC grounds and allowed participants to see and be immersed in University life on campus. 

Over the two days, participants were given a tour of the campus and its facilities and provided with workshops where they were able to gain more knowledge about applications, courses, pathways, financial support and many more keys areas when considering University.

Kuyan Bell, currently in Year 12 at Queanbeyan High School attended the camp and said that over the two days he had learnt to be more open minded and that there are many pathways in University. 

"everything we have learnt over the past two days has meant so much to us all combined. We learnt so much about University pathways and that to be linear minded, isn't your best option. And, to keep your options open and everything will work out." Kuyan said.

Throughout the two days Indigenous culture was a big presence within each session. Having Paul Collis, a proud Barkindji man and Kirsten Tapine a proud Gamilaroi woman join us for cultural workshops allowed participants to be more connected with their culture and bond with one another. 

"I enjoyed meeting new people, getting around each other and listening to other peoples stories" Rubi Williams a participant who attended the camp said.

The participants also got to go into the Canberra Raiders Centre where they toured the facility, meet all the players and had a nice BBQ out in the sun. Aswell, gained insight on careers in sports and business.

The UC Inspire Camp was a first of its kind for the School to Work Program and we can't wait to start planning the next one. It was a great experience for our Canberra S2W participants to be culturally connected to their culture whilst learning and gaining knowledge about University.

School to work graduate ready to make country music impact work graduate ready to make country music impact

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Lara Bogic creates Indigenous design to their Year 12 Jersey 

NRL School To Work Participant Lara Bogic who is currently in year 12 at Glenmore Park High School, was approached by her school to add an Indigenous design to their Year 12 Jersey. Lara said the original design was created to represent their multicultural cohort and their journey together at School.

Ebony Toth, Year 11 Advisor at Glenmore Park High School said the school is incredibly honoured to have the design showcased proudly on their 2022 year 12 jackets and can see the positive impact it has already had on the school community.

“Lara has always been incredibly passionate about acknowledging and strengthening her connection to her Aboriginal culture” she said.

“Lara was excited about being able to showcase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and the way in which it connected to our school community and her year group,”.

Darlington proud to take part in WBBL's First Nations round

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DoorDash scholarship broadens NRL's School to Work program

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Girls having cracking success in traditional male-dominated trade

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Cultural connection in schools driving Aboriginal students to complete HSC, report finds

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Power to inspire: School to Work graduate's mental health message

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School to Work tackles the challenges and comes out on top

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Libby Clapson wins second major award

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Caitlan Johnson has been unveiled as the Newcastle Knights first ever NRLW signing!

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Melbourne Storm send off their four participants selected in the NRL Indigenous Youth Leadership Summit.

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NRL School to work students and Sydney Roosters celebrate Reconciliation Week and Indigenous Round

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Eels Confirm 2021 NRL Youth Summit Students

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Bulldog's confirm 2021 Indigenous Youth Summit representatives

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School to Work Participant Bree Price designs West Tigers 2021 Indigenous Jersey

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School to Work participant Ashleigh Banks designs Titans 2021 Indigenous Jersey

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2022 Indigenous All-Stars artwork designs competition

we are now seeing artwork designs for the 2022 Indigenous All-Stars jersey and team wear.

All-Stars is a week-long celebration of Rugby league's commitment to Indigenous Australia and this is YOUR opportunity to get involved.

Submission period commences: 9:00AM, 10 May 2021

Submission period ends: 5:00PM on the 31 May 2021

2022 All Stars - Design Submission Terms and Conditions.pdf

Knights Indigenous Youth Summit representatives confirmed.

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Penrith Panthers participants selected for the 2021 NRL Indigenous Youth Summit.

Congratulations to our four participants who will be representing the Penrith Panthers at this years Indigenous Youth Summit that will kick off alongside the NRL Indigenous Round celebrations.

Lily McEwan, Tallara Bamblett, Jack McEwan, Leroy Haynes

West Tigers participants selected for the 2021 NRL Indigenous Youth Summit.

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Nikala Seiver and Noah Coomas, two shining examples producing success stories

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Aliccia King-Reid wins Accor x NRL School to Work art competition.

Aliccia's artwork "Self Expression (Who am i?) " was to prompt individuals like herself to think about the person who lies within our bodies. Aliccia used earthy tones to signify her connection to the beautiful earth in which we are lucky enough to live in. Aliccia's message whilst creating her artwork was to express herself, hoping other individuals will be able to think about their true identity whilst looking at this piece.

Aliccia's art work is now hanging in the front foyer of the Mantra hotel in Sydney CBD. Well done Allicia!

How School to Work Yarning Circles are inspiring Indigenous youth.

Dean Widders, Shaylee Bent and Josh Addo-Carr joined School to Work participants online for a yarning circle to talk all things All Stars and about their journey. Click here to view.

School to Work program continues to create success stories.

As an NRL School to Work project officer in Newcastle, Charmaine Piper is all about "empowering students" to push past their comfort zone. Click here to read the article.

Haylee Mills artwork recognised in The Prestigious Art Express 2021.

Haylee's artwork was one of 8,617 entries from HSC students in 2020. She was one of the 48 students who's work was chosen to hang in the Art Gallery of NSW. Click here to view her artwork.

Clapson recognised as apart of the NRL School to Work Program.

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Libby Clapson School based Trainee of the year!

Click Here to read Libby's success in winning School based Trainee of the year.  Libby works one day a week at Council in the People & Performance team, while undertaking a Certificate III in Business Administration.

Record number of NRL School to Work graduates for 2020.

Click Here to view the success story of our Program reaching a record of 500 participants graduating Year 12. Despite the challenges we faced in 2020.

Storm celebrates 2020 NRL School to Work graduates.

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Meet DJ: The Indigenous man inspired by Watson and the NRL.

Click Here to view the story Newcastle Knights wrote on one of our Participants DJ Mason.

'We're losing too many lives': One yarn can make the difference.

Click Here to view the story Joel Thompson shared with our School to Work Participants.

Celebrating our community, our culture.

Click Here to view School to Work students from the Newcastle Knights be apart of the Indigenous Round jersey launch.

Sharks add colourful touch to Indigenous Round celebrations.

Click Here to view the story of local Indigenous School to Work students special initiative to help celebrate last week’s NRL Indigenous Round.

NRL School to Work participant Krstel Petrevski was a guest speaker for Kmart and Target's Leadership team on Tuesday.

Over 50 Managers across Victoria listened to Krstel share her story of growing up in Halls Creek W.A, and moving across the other side of the country to attend school at the young age of 11. Krstel spoke of moving away from her community, culture and family, and the vast cultural difference she experienced in coming to a big city of Melbourne. Her courage and strong connection to culture and family, provided her with a determination and focus to achieve and make her family proud. She also spoke about wanting to be a role model for other Aboriginal youth back in her community to demonstrate you can also reach your dreams and goals. Krstel shared with Kmart and Target leadership group the importance of providing a safe cultural place for their Aboriginal staff, and to ensure they create a sense of belonging within their workplace so people can thrive and achieve success.

Krstel graduated high school last year, received a University place to study a Bachelor of Sports Science Degree, and was picked up in the AFLW with the Melbourne Demons.

Krstel has achieved more than most at such a young age, her courage, determination to succeed, and her strong identity has paved the way for her to become a strong leader amongst her peers, community and family. Well done Krstel on everything you are achieving.

The story behind West Tigers 2020 Indigenous jersey. 

Click Here to view S2W participant Billy Reynolds 2020 Indigenous jersey design for the West Tigers.

School to Work participant Ky-ya Ward presents Josh Addo-Carr Melbourne Storms 2020 Indigenous Jersey.

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School to Work Students from Bethlehem College design Canterbury Bulldogs 2020 Indigenous Jersey.

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NRL School to Work - Yarning Circle with Preston Campbell.

Click Here to view an article Engadine High School published on our first School to Work Yarning Circle.

Young Sharks chosen as Indigenous Youth Ambassadors.

Click Here to see the two successful Cronulla Sharks School to Work students selected as 2020 Youth Ambassadors.

 Raiders School to work students enjoy All-Stars Camp.

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Victorian Students to meet Rugby League heroes.

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School to Work Graduates enjoy unique NRL networking day.

Click Here to see the success of the School to Work Graduates enjoy a day out playing Touch footy with rugby league legends and potential employers.

Local teenagers chosen to attend NRL All-Stars Youth Summit.

Click here to see the success of Three local students who have recently been selected to attend the NRL All-Stars Indigenous Youth Leadership Summit.

Young leaders represent Wests Tigers at 2020 NRL All Stars Indigenous Youth Summit.

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School to Work Sharks head to Indigenous Youth Summit.

Click Here to see the four successful students from the Cronulla Sharks who will be attending the NRL All Stars Indigenous Youth Summit.

Young Titans Leaders named for Indigenous Youth Summit.

Click Here to five aspiring Young Leaders chosen to represent the Titans at the NRL All Stars Indigenous Youth Leadership Summit.

NRL School to Work program producing Indigenous leaders.

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Sarita Singh School to Work success story.

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Gold Coast Titans School to Work Graduation.

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Dragons continue to support School to Work.

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Cronulla Sharks Celebrat.e Students Graduating from 'School to Work'

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Melbourne Storm celebrates Indigenous School to Work Graduates.

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Knights host NRL School to Work graduation.

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Bulldogs host School to Work graduation.

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