Thank you to everyone who took part in Stride For Education 2022. Whether you sprinted 100 kilometres, or sauntered a few lazy miles, every step you took raises awareness about our work.
Congratulations to all our winners.
Our winning primary and secondary teams will receive a fantastic in-school cultural activity delivered by Wanyara, and share in Booktopia vouchers.
Our organisational supporter champions will receive vouchers donated by NIKE.
Everyone who registered and clocked at least one kilometre will receive a certificate, so keep an eye out on your inbox.
Thank you again for all your support.
Stride to support First Nations young people reach their potential
Community Spirit Foundation* is again running Stride For Education – a challenge designed to motivate kids across Australia to get active while learning about how our foundation supports First Nations young people.
The challenge will be held over 12 fun-filled days from 14 to 25 November, when primary and high school students will compete in class groups to clock as many kilometres as they can.
* Cathy Freeman Foundation changed its name to Community Spirit Foundation on 30 June 2022.
Geoff’s journey
Meet Geoff Major. He’s Community Spirit Foundation’s community engagement officer, based in Woorabinda, Queensland.
Geoff doesn’t need any introduction to the people who live in and around Woorabinda; he’s a local legend. In fact, Geoff was recently recognised for his community service during Cyclone Debbie in 2017 with a National Emergency Services medal. (And we couldn’t be more proud.)
Geoff is the first to admit that while he’s been busy dedicating himself to his community, he hasn’t made a lot of time for exercise. But that’s about to change.
Geoff has committed to walking 100 kilometres over 12 days as part of Community Spirit Foundation’s Stride For Education.
We’ll bring you updates of Geoff’s journey as he ticks over the kilometres for Stride For Education.
Registrations for Stride For Education are open.
Throughout the challenge, teachers and students will have access to videos that will transport students virtually to our four partner communities - Woorabinda and Palm Island in Queensland, and Wurruminyanga and Galiwin’ku in the Northern Territory. Community Spirit Foundation staff will share what makes their community special, including the languages they speak, the sports they play and the traditional practises they enjoy.
Every step your students take as part of this challenge is one step further in Community Spirit Foundation's journey of helping to support First Nations young people to realise their potential through lifelong learning.
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