Indigenous Employment Opportunities: How Mentoring Programs Increase Indigenous Employment Rates

Indigenous Employment Opportunities: How Mentoring Programs Increase Indigenous Employment Rates Indigenous Australians have long faced systemic barriers to employment, resulting in a significant employment gap...

Developing Leadership Skills in Teens: A Step-by-Step Guide

Developing Leadership Skills in Teens: A Step-by-Step Guide The future of Australia depends on the next generation of leaders, and it starts with empowering our teens today. Leadership is not just a trait; it is...

Why Cultural Capability Training is Essential for Modern Workplaces

Why Cultural Capability Training is Essential for Modern Workplaces In a rapidly diversifying Australia, developing cultural capability is no longer optional—it’s essential. Cultural capability training equips...

How Building Confidence Helps Prevent Youth Crime

How Building Confidence Helps Prevent Youth Crime Young people are at a critical stage in their lives, and when confidence and self-esteem are nurtured, the ripple effects can be profound. Youth crime, a complex...

Empowering the Next Generation: Inside JT Academy’s Youth Programs

Empowering the Next Generation: Inside JT Academy’s Youth Programs Across Australia, many young people face barriers that can shape the course of their lives—disengagement from school, lack of employment...

australian youth unemployment

A Deep Dive into Australian Youth Unemployment Trends Youth unemployment in Australia is a complex and persistent challenge. Despite a national unemployment rate of around 4.3%, the rate for young people aged 15...

Digital Storytelling to Share First Nations Voices: Empowering Heritage Through Media

Digital Storytelling to Share First Nations Voices: Empowering Heritage Through Media Digital storytelling has emerged as a powerful medium for amplifying the voices of First Nations communities across...

How to Run a Culturally Inclusive Workshop: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Run a Culturally Inclusive Workshop: A Step-by-Step Guide Running a culturally inclusive workshop is critical for fostering respectful dialogue, promoting understanding and empowering First Nations...

Cultural Safety in Schools: A Guide for Educators

Cultural Safety in Schools: A Guide for Educators Introduction Cultural safety in schools has emerged as a cornerstone of inclusive education, ensuring that First Nations students, their families and communities...

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

Johnathan Thurston Academy pays the deepest respect to the Traditional Custodians of Country across Australia. We acknowledge and thank our Elders who demonstrated over 60,000 years of sustainable Indigenous business and ask them to guide us back on track to a more prosperous and purposeful future.

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