Program of Leadership for Aboriginal Youth (PLAY)

PLAY began in 2002 in the Orange area. All schools were invited to work on the aims of the PLAY program:

• increase leadership and participation activities for Aboriginal students
• increase co-operation and understanding between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students and the wider community
• develop a positive attitude to education by improving self esteem, employment opportunities and helping to create a positive future
• improve the attendance and retention rates of Aboriginal students.

The schools supported an exciting Reconciliation Day involving over 700 students.

• Dancing was showcased.
• The musical skills of students were on display.
• Students had an opportunity to think about Australia's history and our future as a multicultural society.

• SRC teacher advisers have been trained in ways to create an inclusive SRC
• the constitutions of inter-school and regional SRCs have been changed to increase Aboriginal representation
• A Celebrating Diversity festival has been held to recognise the achievements.