6 August 2026
The Finocchiaro CLP Government is investing $200,000 over three years from 2026-27 to 2028-29 to support the Redtails Pinktails Right Tracks Program.
The program supports young people in Central Australia through sport, leadership, education and wellbeing initiatives.
The investment backs community-led approaches that strengthen school engagement, improve wellbeing and reduce contact with the youth justice system.
The Finocchiaro CLP Government is reinforcing its commitment to young people in Central Australia with a $200,000 investment in the Redtails Pinktails Right Tracks Program.
The funding will support the continued delivery of the community-led program by Redtails Pinktails, which uses sport as a platform to connect young people with education, employment, health and wellbeing supports.
Since 2017, the Right Tracks Program has delivered strong outcomes across Central Australia, with more than 130 participants gaining and retaining employment through mentoring, pre-employment training and connections with local businesses.
Minister for People, Sport and Culture Jinson Charls said the investment would help more young people stay engaged, connected and on a positive path.
“The Redtails Pinktails Right Tracks program is making a real difference in Central Australia by helping young people stay engaged in school, develop important life skills and build pathways into employment,” Minister Charls said.
“This investment backs a program with a proven track record of improving wellbeing, creating opportunities and supporting young people to reach their full potential.”
In the last financial year alone, 10 young people transitioned into employment across local councils, community organisations and schools, while 60 leadership sessions were delivered through schools, sporting clubs and community organisations to help young people build confidence, communication skills and positive decision-making abilities.
Member for Braitling Joshua Burgoyne said the Redtails Pinktails program was delivering life-changing outcomes for young people and families across Alice Springs and Central Australia.
“As someone who lives in Alice Springs, I have seen firsthand the positive impact programs like Right Tracks can have on young people, their families and the broader community,” Mr Burgoyne said.
“When young people are connected to school, work and positive role models, the whole community benefits.
“This investment will help ensure more young people have the support, confidence and opportunities they need to build a bright future right here in Central Australia.”
Redtails Pinktails Right Tracks Foundation co-founder and president Rob Clarke welcomed the funding, saying it would help the organisation continue delivering positive outcomes for young people across Central Australia.
“Right Tracks is built by the community, for the community – and sport is the starting point for everything we do,” Mr Clarke said.
“We’re not just running sessions – we’re helping young people set goals, build skills and connect to real opportunities in education and employment.
“Over the years we’ve seen young people move into jobs, return to school and take on leadership roles in their communities – that’s what drives this program.
“This funding will help us continue creating opportunities for young people to build confidence, stay connected to community and make strong choices for their future.”
The additional funding will support continued delivery across remote and town-based communities, helping more young people build confidence, stay connected and pursue positive futures.
