It is with great excitement that we launch into 2023. I look forward to the exciting opportunities we have together to help bring about reconciliation with Australia's First Nations peoples.
My commitment as CEO to all of our partners, donors and other supporters is to make sure we continue to deliver on and grow our programs that are enabling younger generations through education to be able to understand and connect with Indigenous culture. We are strongly committed and passionate about providing programs that equip this next generation of First Nations young people to thrive in life and remain strongly connected to Country and culture.
Highlights from 2022 included our growing partnership with Wanyara, the recommencement of our Northern Territory Immersions following the period of extended lockdowns, the continued relationship with Gunbalanya Community School and the realisation of this through providing students with life skills and vocational opportunities to help them follow their dreams and aspirations at Hope House, and the Cultural Connections program funded by VicHealth.
Already this year, we have set up the following to grow the Foundation and its impact on enabling all Australians to walk and grow with our First Nations people:
The development of a new strategic plan, Towards Tomorrow, to give us clear direction over the next five years
The appointment of capable, energetic, and incredibly passionate new volunteers from around Australia
Establishing a working relationship with ASV Wadeson Chartered Accountants to put Grow Hope in a good position for growth in the coming years
Your continued support of Grow Hope is essential in bringing about generational change so that young Indigenous Australians can lead lives full of choice, connection and opportunity. Let's embrace, treasure, and grow with this. The time is now. 2023 is going to be a ripper year. Enjoy the journey and consider making a donation anytime at www.growhope.org.au/support.
Tommy Purcell
CEO
Read our full January 2023 newsletter here.