The Gift of Education with a focus on supporting First Nations Women of the Future
Loreto Normanhurst’s commitment to Indigenous Education originates in our core purpose, which is to respond to the Mission and Vision of the IBVM and apply these values and principles in all areas, including justice for Australia's First Nations Peoples.
This initiative demonstrates our commitment to educating young individuals from First Nations communities and extends our reach to rural and regional areas across Australia.
Loreto Normanhurst extends Indigenous Scholarships to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, offering them enhanced educational opportunities beyond what might be accessible in their communities. These students come from diverse regions across Australia, including places like Bourke, Broome, Darwin, and New South Wales.
Our school greatly emphasises fostering collaborative relationships with the students' families and communities. We ensure that these connections are maintained in a meaningful and respectful manner. This initiative is made possible through generous contributions to the school's Indigenous Scholarship Fund and our partnership with the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF).