Partnering with Clontarf Foundation to forge Indigenous community partnerships

The Clontarf Foundation partners with schools and communities to support Indigenous youth by creating ‘Clontarf academies’, which are embedded within the school grounds and education programs.

Thiess has a five year history of partnering with the foundation, and in 2023 engaged with the academies to introduce their business to the students and connect with them before they graduate high school.

Engagements have included attending and hosting partner events throughout the year, taking part in an employment education forum, and supporting sporting activities and work experience programs. Additionally, Thiess hosted 15 high school students from Centralian Senior College, which is a Clontarf Academy in Alice Springs.

The year 12 students were given a tour of the Darra Component Rebuild Centre in Brisbane and learnt about the importance and process of remanufacturing vital components to keep fleet and operations working safely and efficiently.