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Each term, we’ll be offering a deeper look into the work happening across our Learning Ground programs on site, in schools, and out in the community. This issue includes reflections on the importance of personal growth, insight into what our participants are learning, and the real impact our programs are having on young people and their families.

Chain Reaction Foundation was proud to exhibit at The Sydney Morning Herald Schools Summit at the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney). Our Team joined educators, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping Australia’s education system.

Melissa says "Starting high school isn’t always easy, but with some thoughtful preparation you can set them up for a successful transition." 

Learning Ground alumni Maddison-Lilly Mae Jackson and Kayla Lee McLean were recently interviewed by Declan Bowring from ABC radio Sydney. 

Learning Ground participant Krista Crawley and her mother Melisa were recently featured in a 9 Honey article by Victoria Owens.

The story titled “Why mum ‘walked out of the school crying’ over a teachers comment” dived into Melissas experience with trying to navigate getting support for her daughter who was struggling day to day in the school setting. 

 Executive Director - Rumbi Mabambe was joined by Charmaine Milsom, Manager School and Family Liaison and Cassandra Jackson LGiS Coordinator for the 2024 Sydney Morning Herald Schools Summit.  

For the past two decades, the Chain Reaction Foundation has been at the forefront of community empowerment, inspiring and equipping people to become agents of change in their communities.

Mt Druitt Learning Ground, a community-led initiative, has been recognised as an exceptional project in a not-for-profit organisation at the 2022 ZEST award.

Each Nation has a story, each Nation has a dreaming, each Nation has its own customs, and each Nation has a protocol.