The Healing Foundation is proud to be the Official Partner of the NRL Indigenous All Stars team for the second year running.

Held annually, the All Stars match commemorates the Apology to the Stolen Generations. 

The Healing Foundation’s relationship with the NRL goes beyond a single game of rugby league. All profits from the NRL All Stars game are channelled back into community based programs run by each of the 16 NRL clubs. The 2011 All Stars game contributed $1.5m into organisations like the Peachey Foundation to provide life changing experiences for Indigenous youth.

Keep an eye on this page, or follow us on facebook  or twitter  for updates on the All Stars related activities and our continuing partnerhip.

More information about the match and the players is also available at www.nrl.com/allstars

60 Indigenous young people came together for the Learn Earn Legend Summit

Sixty young people from across Australia were invited to take part in the Learn Earn Legend All-Stars youth summit. The Healing Foundation was invited to present a healing workshop for the participants. The session inspired participants and facilitators to share their dreams and work together with Strong Spirit, Strong Culture and Strong People.

Indigenous kids meet their rugby league Stars

31/01/2012

Twenty Year 7 students had the opportunity to meet their sporting heroes this morning, at an Indigenous All Stars training session ahead of Saturday’s match.

The visit was facilitated by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healing Foundation, the official partner of the Indigenous All Stars team for the second year running, together with the NRL.

The students attend the Murri School in Acacia Ridge, which is working with the Healing Foundation to increase resilience in its young Indigenous pupils.

Studfent Shelby Barney, who will also conduct the Coin Toss for the 2012 All Stars match on Saturday night, said it was incredibly exciting to meet this year’s Indigenous All Stars players.

“I was especially excited to meet Jharal Yow Yeh and the Gold Coast players. I’ve been a fan for ages!” Shelby said.

Shelby’s classmate Waynee Knight said the meeting was “A wonderful opportunity to meet my football legends”.

Indigenous All Stars flyer Jharal Yow Yeh said: “You see how excited these kids are and it reminds you just how important something like All Stars week is.

“This match is all about inspiring kids to go out and achieve their dreams and it’s great to see the Healing Foundation being part of that through the work they do addressing the effects of trauma through culturally strong healing programs.”

The Healing Foundation was established on the first anniversary of the Apology to the Stolen Generations. It supports culturally strong, locally run Indigenous healing programs around Australia, and funds education and research on Indigenous healing. More information is available at www.healingfoundation.org.au 

Media contact: Raina Hunter – 0487 772 007 / raina@healingfoundation.org.au

 Note to Editors: Professional photos of the students meeting the players are available. Please contact Raina Hunter at raina@healingfoundation.org.au or on 0487 772 007 for copies.