The Newman Aboriginal Education Partnership (NAEP) is a partnership between The Graham (Polly) Farmer Foundation, the Western Australian Department of Education and Training, the Australian Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, BHP Billiton Iron Ore and local Community Members.

Project Background
The NAEP establishment phase started in October 2001 with a public meeting to discuss issues about Aboriginal education in Newman. Prior to the project commencing, BHP Billiton commissioned a detailed consultation process with the local Indigenous community to determine what their desired outcomes were for the education of their children and what strategies could be put in place in achieve them.

The study recommended that The Graham (Polly) Farmer Foundation "Partnership for Success" project would provide an appropriate model to meet community objectives.

The first Steering Committee meeting was held in March 2004, a permanent Project Leader was appointed in April and students began attending the Enrichment Centre in May 2004.

^{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
• The Australian Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
• The Western Australian Department of Education and Training
• BHP Billiton Iron Ore
• Community members

^{STUDENTS AND THEIR ENRICHMENT CENTRE}
The Partnership operates from facilities supplied by BHP Billiton Iron Ore, which include study, tutoring, internet and kitchen facilities. Students attend for a minimum of two and maximum of four afternoons per week. Enrichment and extension activities occur during some weekends and holiday periods. All students have an Individual Learning Plan and associated personal tutors.

There are 27 students. Since its inception in 2004 the Partnership has graduated 11 students, 2 of whom have gained Tertiary Entrance, 7 of whom have gained traineeships/apprenticeships or entry to TAFE and 2 to direct employment.