One generation down, one to go.
The Ganbina Generation
This is a generation of young people who, for the first time in modern history, are properly equipped to carve out a brighter future for themselves, their children and their children’s children.
For Participants and Families
Ganbina is here to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth in the Goulburn Valley in achieve their education, employment, and training goals.
For Funders and Partners
Ganbina remains independent of government funding. Therefore, we rely on the generous support of our partners to operate our program and fulfil our 50-year commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth.
89% of Ganbina Year 12 students complete Year 12 on average.
Only 1 percentage point below the non- Indigenous rate and much higher than the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rate of 66%.
90%
of non-Indigenous Year 12 students complete Year 12 on average.
Non-Indigenous
89%
of Ganbina Year 12 students complete Year 12 on average.
Ganbina
66%
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students complete Year 12 on average.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Our Programs
Jobs4U2 tackles three major areas, as well as life skills, which are crucial for the future success of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth.
Jobs4U2 Education
Jobs4U2 Employment
Jobs4U2 Training
Life Skills
Meet the Ganbina Generation
Since Ganbina began in 1997, 2135 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth have been supported to unlock their full potential.
In the future, Jag would like to be a chef or a mechanic.
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Amee is the first person in her family to complete tertiary education.
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Meet Lillie, Ganbina participant and Agent of Change.
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On average 89% of Ganbina's participants graduate Year 12
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High unemployment and welfare dependency rates in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community is a multi-faceted problem, but one of the key determining factors is education.