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 initiative of Netball WA and Glass Jar Australia, which uses netball and other tools as the vehicles to drive greater engagement and attendance at school of young Aboriginal girls living in WA’s remote communities and regional towns.
Shooting Stars works collaboratively with the local community, schools and service providers to affect genuine change in the lives of more than 350 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls.
Importantly, the Program produces results. More than 30% of participants have improved their attendance term on term, which 60% 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 75% of its Staff and 50% of its Board identifying as Indigenous.
The program enjoys with the backing of Netball WA, which brings almost 100 years of experience in professional expertise in community programs and development, as well as the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, 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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Our Teams
Hosted Community Events
Supported Community Events
Inter-community Sport Carnivals
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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
Shooting Stars wins FRRR grant
July 19th, 2019Shooting Stars has won a Strengthening Rural Communities Grant from the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal. The funding has been set...
Read moreShooting Stars staff head to AIATSIS Conference
July 18th, 2019Shooting Stars staff Helen Ockerby and Dr Rose Whitau have spent three days at the The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (...
Read moreBecoming A Partner
Becoming A Supporting Partner
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.