Fortescue Metals Group
(Fortescue) has partnered with MADALAH Limited (MADALAH) to boost education
support for Aboriginal students from remote and regional communities in Western
Australia.
Under the three-year partnership, Fortescue will commit
$750,000 to the not-for-profit organisation, ensuring Aboriginal students
continue to be offered scholarships to Western Australia’s leading boarding
schools and Australian universities.
Fortescue Director Aboriginal Engagement, Community and
Government Warren Fish said, “Fortescue is committed to driving real economic
and generational change in the regions where we operate. We are proud to
partner with MADALAH, the largest Aboriginal scholarship funding body in
Western Australia.
“Education is the key to opportunity and enacting
generational change. It is critical that Aboriginal people are empowered
through education opportunities, such as secondary and tertiary schooling, to
assist them in becoming role models and future leaders.”
MADALAH Chief Executive Officer Laura Taylor said,
“Fortescue’s funding will directly support eight secondary and three tertiary
students from the Pilbara region, to achieve their educational aspirations
whilst receiving ongoing holistic support throughout their journey.
“MADALAH works with students to develop their individual
leadership potential, provides mentoring, and works with senior secondary and
tertiary students to support sustainable career pathway plans and
opportunities.”
For the first time through a corporate partnership,
MADALAH will also be offering TAFE scholarships to the Fortescue-funded
students commencing from 2023.
