The Kalgoorlie Partnership for Success is a partnership between The Graham (Polly) Farmer Foundation, local Aboriginal community members, Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines, Gold Fields Australia, Jubilee Mines, Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations and the West Australian Department of Education, BHP Billiton Nickel.
Project Background
Prior to commencing the project a consultation process was undertaken. This involved the Graham (Polly) Farmer Foundation consulting parent groups, supporters, government agencies and local schools. It also involved a public forum for Indigenous parents. These consultations resulted in a Partnership for Success Project commencing in 2003.
STEERING COMMITTEE
A Steering Committee oversees the project and provides strategic level management. The Steering Committee includes representatives from all Partnership organisations:
The Graham (Polly) Farmer Foundation
Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines
Gold Fields Australia Pty Ltd
Australian Department of Education, Science and Training
Western Australian Department of Education and Training
John Paul College
Jubilee Mines / Sir Samuel Mines
Goldfields Baptist College
Curtin University Kalgoorlie
Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission
BHP Billiton Nickel West
Community members
ENRICHMENT CENTRE
An Enrichment Centre operated throughout the year. The Enrichment Centre is housed in a Curtin University facility which has Internet workstations and study areas, kitchen and dining facilities. It is used by Curtin University during school hours.
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