‘It was great to hear about different jobs that are available in the world.’ So said one of the first students to participate in the official launch of ABCN programs designed to open regional students’ eyes to a world of opportunity. ...
Accelerate Scholar reveals best thing about her program
Julina Lim is an ABCN Accelerate scholar who graduated from Cabramatta High School last year with the top HSC state rank in economics and an ATAR of 99.95. We caught up with Julina to hear how her...
During a decade of mentoring, Caroline Shanley has seen over and over again what she and her co-workers gain from being exposed to different cultures and generations. Caroline Shanley vividly remembers the first time she...
Four ABCN school principals urge mentors to sign up
Four of our school principals told mentors in a recent webinar that listening to students is the key to building strong connections. ‘You don’t have to be everything to a student, you just have to...
How GOALS helped a First Nations student finish school
Gamilaraay woman and ABCN alumna Lauren Castino recalls how doing a GOALS program 15 years ago set her on a different path. From an early age, First Nations student Lauren knew the decisions she made...
In November we celebrated a huge year for ABCN and our students, schools, mentors and companies at our online end-of-year event. The event kicked off with a warm welcome from GOALS alumnus Andrew Phong. Next, we...
ABCN Foundation announces 35 new Accelerate scholarship awards
Applications for our 2020 Accelerate scholarship program peaked at a record high this year – almost double those of last year – a stark reminder of the deep need for our support in low socio-economic status...
