Clough is pleased to announce it has renewed its partnership with the Stars Foundation for a fourth consecutive year, supporting their mission to empower young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women through education and provide guidance for life and career pathways.

As the business embarks on its third Reconciliation Action Plan journey, our vision is to enable equal participation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples across the nation-building projects we deliver. This partnership with Stars will enable us to build meaningful opportunities and pathways for these young women and inspire their engagement in STEM fields and careers. 

Stars Foundation supports and mentors over 3,400 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and young women in 62 primary and secondary schools across Australia. 

Clough actively supports the Stars Foundation, engaging their students with work experience opportunities, hosting open days to encourage their interest in STEM careers, and attending Stars' careers forums and events.

Peter Bennett, Clough CEO, said: "The progress and evolution of the Stars Foundation's program over the years have been truly remarkable. They have expanded to build even greater accessibility to their program and create even more opportunities to inspire and empower First Nations girls and young women. I am proud to be continuing our long-standing partnership, supporting Stars’ dedicated team of change-makers."

Founder and CEO of Stars Foundation, Andrea Goddard, said the support from partners helps Stars fulfil its mission to support and enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and young women to make active choices towards realising their full potential in all aspects of their development and well-being.

"Stars is grateful for the continued support from Clough and its commitment to the empowerment of First Nations young women, especially given our recent growth in multiple states."

Since Stars began operating programs in the Northern Territory in 2015, they have witnessed incredible improvements in education and health among its students. Stars offer various personal development activities and experiences, including academic support, personal health and well-being, music, drama, dance, art, cooking, nutrition, and exercise. 

Additionally, students participate in community, cultural, and volunteering activities to enhance their life skills, build confidence, and strengthen their connections to culture and community.

More information about Stars Foundation is available on their website here.

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