| The Harvey Norman Rugby League All Stars concept provided the perfect opportunity for government to align itself with a nationally recognised event by providing further awareness of national Indigenous issues and promotion of the opportunities that exist for Indigenous Australians to address the significant levels of disadvantage still experienced within the community still today.
In partnership with the Australian Government, through the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, the Learn Earn Legend! concept was created.
The concept encourages and supports young Indigenous Australians to stay at school, get that job and be a legend for themselves, their family and their community.
Through this partnership the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) contributes to the overall objectives of the concept, which forms part of the broader ‘Close the Gap’ agenda, by improving numeracy and literacy, education attainment and employment outcomes.
The ARLC is committed to supporting key initiatives such as Learn Earn Legend! through the positive vehicle and profile of Rugby League and the development of the game’s Reconciliation Action Plan.
State of Origin Job Experience Program
Rewards the next group of Indigenous leaders that have adopted the spirit of Learn Earn Legend! by acting as a role model by regularly attending school, setting a good example for their peers and becoming a legend for themselves, their family and their community.
Participants attend educational, cultural and leadership workshops, undertake work experience with the sponsors and partners of the Australian Rugby League Commission and attend a Harvey Norman State of Origin series game.
Programs are delivered in New South Wales and Queensland.
To view photos and video of the Program – click here
School to Work Transition Program
NRL Clubs, in partnership with key stakeholders, inspire and provide ongoing support to Indigenous high school students in their region to stay in school to effectively establish individualised career paths for themselves.
A number of working relationships are developed with key stakeholders including schools, businesses, Universities, TAFE, training organisations, support agencies, community groups, cultural awareness training organisations and local, state and federal government agencies. These stakeholders join forces in an effort to improve the current school to work transition outcomes and to reduce Indigenous youth unemployment.
S2W Programs are currently operating at the: - Newcastle Knights
- Gold Coast Titans
- Brisbane Broncos
- North Queensland Cowboys
- Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
- Parramatta Eels
- Wests Tigers
- Penrith Panthers
- South Sydney Rabbitohs
To view photos and video of the Program – click here.
Youth Summit
Provides educational, aspirational, and cultural experience workshops for 60 Indigenous students across New South Wales and Queensland that have adopted the spirit of Learn Earn Legend!.
The Program aims to inspire students to embrace the educational employment opportunities available to them whilst maintaining their Indigenous identity and culture.
Delivered annually, the Program takes place in the host city of the Harvey Norman Rugby League All Stars game and culminates in the participants’ involvement and attendance on the day.
To view photos and video of the Program – click here.
Careers and Employment Expo
Delivered on eve of the Harvey Norman Rugby League All Stars game, the Careers and Employment Expo sends messages of encouragement and support designed to inspire young Indigenous Australians to stay in school so they can build careers and be a legend for themselves and their community.
The Expo provides practical employment and health information to school leavers and job seekers through a range of interactive activities.
Attendees are given the opportunity to speak to education and training providers and local and national employers, many of whom have jobs available through a sign-up process on the day.
To view photos and video of the Program – click here.
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