Supporting young people to reach their true potential
Stephen Michael
A West Australian Football Legend
Stephen Michael is widely considered to be one of the greatest ever players from Western Australia and arguably the greatest in the history of the South Fremantle Football Club.
Throughout his life, Stephen has demonstrated great values and integrity and the perfect role model to have a foundation honouring his name.
A proud Aboriginal man, Stephen was born in Wagin, WA and grew up in the southern Wheatbelt town of Kojonup before making his way to the South Fremantle Football Club where he became a legend.
Our Socials
The Warlawuurru Cup
When the opportunity to work with Martu kids (Ngurra Kujungka) arose, it was one our staff could not miss.
Three days spent supervising, training, mentoring, and coaching, and nights spent swagging it at the local club rooms made for an unforgettable experience and one we are truly grateful for.
100 kids participated in the carnival… fighting it out to take the WCE Warlawuurru Cup. But ultimately it was our very own staff who coached their team to victory - the Western Desert team - and were grand final winners at the end of the event.
To top off an incredible carnival, the group headed to Sandy Creek for a quick dip and celebratory swim.
Thank you to the following people and organisations for making this event possible
@westcoasteagles
@inside_bhp
@shireofeastpilbara
@ngurra.kujungka
@stjohnwa
@wa_police
@australianarmy
@hopecommunityserviceswa
@mission_aust
@headspace_aus
@waca_cricket
UGS Rams Talent Meets South Fremantle
Check out the smiles from these eager young footballers at the South Fremantle WAFL halftime event on the weekend!
A group of footy players from the Upper Great Southern Rams Academy were invited to come along to the South Fremantle and Claremont game over the weekend to play a match during halftime. What an opportunity.
We are proud of the aspiring young sportspeople we get to work with and hope they enjoyed the experience.
Neami National’s First Birthday
We had a wonderful time delivering our Culture Through Sport games for youth at @neami_national ‘s ‘Right By You 1st Birthday Party’.
Right By You is a fantastic website designed by youth to inform and empower young people to reach out and support a friend showing suicidal concerns online.
Thank you to @neami_national for inviting us along to be part of such a great day.
2024 Gascoyne Roadshow
Recently our staff hit the road and delivered engagement sessions in Shark Bay and Useless Loop.
The Roadshow consisted of cooking sessions with primary school students and leadership sessions with high school students. The students had a great time cooking a variety of meals including pizzas and pikelets while the high schoolers learned about communication styles and positive leaders.
It’s important to our staff to get out to a range of areas within the regions we work in to deliver our content. The Gascoyne Roadshow provided a great opportunity for this and we thoroughly enjoyed working with the students in both Shark Bay and Useless Loop.
Happy Birthday to our Southwest region leader, the one who brings a smile to so many kids’ faces, and ours, Ijah.
We are so fortunate to have Ijah at the Foundation, an individual passionate and dedicated to his work. Ijah’s ability to spark joy and brighten any classroom or sports field is a special part of his role and who he is as a person.
Ijah, you bring so much to our workplace in and to the young people’s lives who we work with, and for that we are ever grateful. Happy birthday to you.
Whistles out in the Southwest
Blow Show Go! Our aspiring umpires at Australind Senior High School completed their beginners’ umpiring course recently and did an excellent job at sending signals and executing decisions.
Our staff identified and commended four students in particular who were eager to continue and transfer their umpiring skills into local work.
At the Stephen Michael Foundation we encourage such a transition where our young people seek to implement skills they learn with us, into their own work in the community.
Today we celebrate one of our superstars in the South West, Max.
Max is personable, kind and considerate, fostering genuine connections and positively impacting the youth he works with.
It has been amazing to watch Max develop during his time at the foundation. His growth in leadership, initiative and professionalism is commendable and a true credit to his character.
Happy birthday Max!
Farewell & Congratulations Julie
Today we farewell a cherished staff member of six years, a lady with extensive knowledge in business development, and a long time asset of the Foundation.
Julie, congratulations on your time with us and what you have achieved. We would not be where we are today without your invaluable contributions. We wish you the very best in your new role.
Term 1 in the Avon Hub 🌸
We have just completed the first term of the inaugural Avon Hub in Beverley. Schools from four different towns in the Wheatbelt combine every Monday to engage in the Gnalla Djooks (Aboriginal Girls) Program.
What a start it has been! Students discovered connections between family, friends, and each other. They learned Balladong Noongar language and participated in team building games. To finish off, they played in a whole group netball game and had a blast.
It is great to work with young Aboriginal ladies from all over the Wheatbelt and we are so excited to watch as they continue to connect with one another and develop as individuals.
World Autism Awareness Day 🩵
This day focuses on raising awareness about autism and the various challenges individuals with autism face. Our aim is to promote acceptance and inclusion, while also celebrating the skills and accomplishments of people living with autism.
We feel privileged to work with youth living with a diverse range of disabilities, including autism. We continue to be inspired by the resilience and capabilities of these young people, and are dedicated to empowering them to reach their full potential 🙌🏽.
Northern Goldfields Sports Carnival 🏀🤽🏽
Students and staff from Leonora, Laverton, Leinster, Wiluna, and Menzies gathered in Leonora this week for our Basketball and Water Sports carnival.
The day was a resounding success, filled with fun for all involved. A highlight was witnessing young people from across the region come together, showcasing their natural talent, teamwork, and sportsmanship, which impressed both staff and spectators.
We would like to acknowledge and thank everyone who participated, assisted, and supported on the day. Carnivals like these thrive thanks to the involvement of the community and stakeholders 🙌🏽.
What a fantastic way to conclude Term 1 in the Northern Goldfields!
Food For Thought 🥗
One of the key elements of our Nutrition Program is encouraging our students to consider which food groups different foods belong to, and then understanding why. We do this to comprehend how different diets may consist of more of one food, and to also introduce the concept of food substitution.
Recently we worked with our Busselton SHS engagement group to explore this element of the program and incorporate this into our cooking session.
Leeming Culture Through Sport 🏑🏉
We have thoroughly enjoyed working with the students at Leeming Education Support Centre for the last few weeks delivering Culture Through Sport sessions.
The students loved increasing their knowledge of Traditional Aboriginal Games and it was rewarding to see them so engaged in physical activity.
Looking forward to working with Leeming Ed Support students again next term 🙌🏽
