Shooting Stars works in some of the most remote and regional locations in Western Australia. Our Program engages more than 350 students in eight schools across the State.
Our Story
Shooting Stars is an educational program that uses sport and other tools to encourage greater school engagement amongst young Aboriginal girls and women. We empower Aboriginal girls and women in regional and remote communities to make informed choices about their education and employment journey, helping them strive for the stars.
Shooting Stars works collaboratively with the local community, schools and service providers to affect genuine change in the lives of more than 375 students Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls. Importantly, the program produces results. More than 25% of participants improve attendance term on term, while 50% of participants maintain an average attendance rate of 80% or above.
Furthermore, Shooting Stars is a key driver in creating equality for female leaders and generational change, with 85% of its staff and 66% of its Board identifying as Aboriginal. Our Program Coordinators are inspiring, women who are responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of the program, and our outcomes are measured and reported using an Indigenous evaluation protocols.
Shooting Stars enjoys the backing of Netball WA and with that support comes nearly 100 years of history and professional experience in advancing local communities and empowering women and girls, as well as the National Indigenous Australia’s Agency in addition to numerous other organisations.
Click here to view the Glass Jar Australia Strategic Plan and Glass Jar Australia Annual Report.
Our Footprint




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Mid West NAIDOC Netball Carnival
Supported Community EventOctober 13, 2018 12:00 pm
Geraldton WA, Australia
More information coming soon.
Latest News
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Shooting Stars is a not-for-profit program delivered by Glass Jar Australia. Whilst the outcomes of the program are significant, they are not without cost. Shooting Stars has already improved the school attendance rate of more than 350 young Aboriginal girls in remote WA communities and our aim is to grow this number to 1,000 over the next five years.
To achieve this, we need your support.
You can donate now via the button at the top of the page, or become a partner of Shooting Stars today and be a part of the journey from its beginnings as we expand and grow the program across Australia, supporting thousands of young Aboriginal girls to get a better education.
Fran Haintz – Executive Officer, Glass Jar Australia
P: 0488 904 500 E: fran.haintz@shootingstars.org.au
Glass Jar Australia is an ACNC Registered Charity.