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A powerful combination: First Nations culture and STEM
Tue, November 29, 2022
Australia program
Congratulations to Mr. George Pantazis of Marble Bar Primary School, who has received the Australian 2022 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools. George was recognized for combining western pedagogy with First Nations culture and knowledge in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs. Using two-way learning, he empowers students to become teachers and showcase First Nations science to the world.
Read moreAustralians voice concerns over growing mental health pressure points
Tue, July 26, 2022
Australia program
COVID-19 has had a profound impact on us all, with outbreaks and lockdowns disrupting people’s lives. Education systems, social interactions, job losses and housing affordability are just some of the drivers for the high rates of mental illness and psychological toll, particularly on young Australians.
Read moreIndigenous Governance Awards celebrating Indigenous-led excellence
Fri, June 10, 2022
Australia program
The winners and highly commended organizations of the 2022 Indigenous Governance Awards were announced on Wednesday 8 June at a ceremony in Sydney. The BHP Foundation has a long standing association with the Awards since their inception in 2005.
Read moreIs anything possible young Aussie inventors say yes
Fri, April 8, 2022
Australia program
Australia’s best and brightest STEM talent are proving anything is possible.
Read moreAustralian floods donation
Fri, March 4, 2022
Australia program
The BHP Foundation donated AU$2M to Australian Red Cross to support emergency relief efforts for those impacted by the devastating floods in Queensland and New South Wales.
Read moreExploring the future of a just equitable and reconciled Australia
Thu, January 27, 2022
Australia program
More than two decades after the last reconciliation convention in Australia, 1500 participants came together virtually late last year for the 2021 Australian Reconciliation Convention.
Read moreAll’s well as lockdown ends?
Mon, November 8, 2021
Australia program
While most of us will recover our mental health after living in lockdown, for some it will be harder to bounce back.
Read moreSchool's three-step vision for reconciliation
Thu, November 4, 2021
Australia program
Listen. Learn. Lead. That’s Mosman Park Primary School’s three step vision for reconciliation.
Read moreCelebrating choice and voice
Wed, March 3, 2021
Australia program
Applications for the 2021 Indigenous Governance Awards are now open!
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