KIMBERLEYCONNECTED

The Kimberley Connected program is a year-long school-based program that delivers a range of workshops throughout Terms 1-3 The program culminates with the Kimberley 9s Carnival on Cable Beach, in Term 4 as a reward for positive school attendance and behaviour in the community 725 students participated in the program, which is aimed at tackling falling school attendance levels and youth antisocial behaviour across the region The program aims to build the confidence and skills in young people to make well informed decisions both inside and outside of school

Together with community-based stakeholders, the Purple Hands Foundation delivered workshops tackling regional-specific issues as well as creating genuine connection in the community