Our partner schools came together for MADALAH’s Education Days, an event designed to inspire, educate and empower our students. Over several impactful days, students engaged with key topics that strengthen their identity, wellbeing and journey toward future success.
We were privileged to host a remarkable group of presenters whose knowledge and passion sparked growth and connection.
Zonta House guided students through the foundations of healthy relationships, equipping them with the tools to build strong, respectful bonds with family, friends and romantic partners.
The Mental Health Commission’s Strong Spirit Strong Mind team spoke about the Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) wheel, providing students with a holistic framework to nurture their mental health and resilience in everyday life.
Through the universal language of music, Phil Bartlett helped students reconnect with their culture, encouraging them to express themselves creatively, discover hidden talents and build unshakable confidence.
Jayden Boundry deepened students’ understanding of Country and identity, sharing traditional knowledge of the land and its stories, using maps developed alongside Elders to bring this connection to life.
R-Group International empowered students with critical knowledge on cyber safety, highlighting real-world risks like scams, phishing and fake profiles, while stressing the importance of protecting their digital identities in an ever-connected world.
These sessions brought culture, wellbeing and real-world knowledge into one powerful space.
MADALAH Education Days 2025 reaffirmed our commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders who are confident in their culture, grounded in their wellbeing and equipped to navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead.
We sincerely appreciate Zonta House, the Mental Health Commission and R-Group for generously donating their time to support this event. Thank you to all presenters and partner schools for their dedication and passion in making this event a truly unforgettable experience.
A special thank you to Mitsubishi Corporation for their generous sponsorship and commitment to supporting First Nations education. Their contribution played a vital role in bringing this event to life and empowering the next generation of leaders.
“Education Day is important because it is a safe and comfortable environment for us to discuss these types of topics.” – Lavinia
“We learnt about healthy relationships; I think that will really benefit me in the future.” – Djeran
“Education Days are important so we can learn about and not forget where we come from and what our roots are.” – Sachjein
“Education Days are important because we learn about ourselves and who we want to be and we learn about our culture and understand ourselves more.” – Charlize
“Our main goal is to improve the social and emotional wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the state. A lot of students are boarders here, so just to have that support for them, that’s the main goal” – Mental Health Commission
“It was lovely to meet the students; they were super engaged. This program is absolutely awesome, and I’m really impressed by the MADALAH scholarship students, and the staff are amazing. The vibe is awesome, so yeah great to be here with the most amazing group of people.” – Zonta House
“I’m looking forward to catching up with the young people and having a good time because that’s what music is about. Music is a healing, and we need more and more of our young people not just to get into sport, but to actually get into more music.” – Phil Bartlett
“Education is so important about teaching these young fellas about their culture, the land and the place.” – Jayden Boundry
