Events

As part of Men’s Health Week, the Clontarf Foundation is recognising the importance of helping young men understand, manage and take ownership of their health. Across Australia, Clontarf academies regularly work with local health providers to support academy members to access health checks, medical advice and preventative care. These partnerships play an important role in […]

Clontarf academies across New South Wales and Victoria recently took part in a series of Employment Forums. The forums connected academy members with employers, training providers and industry leaders. They also gave young men the chance to explore future pathways, build confidence and learn more about life beyond school. New South Wales academies explore future

Clontarf academy members travelled to Fitzroy Crossing for the annual Kimberley State of Origin Carnival, joining several days of sport, camping and time together in one of Western Australia’s most striking regional settings. The carnival brought together academy members from Broome, Derby, East Kimberley (Kununurra), Hedland (Port Hedland), St Mary’s (Broome) and Fitzroy (Fitzroy Crossing)

Sixteen Singleton Academy boys recently took part in an exciting two day Deadly Coders program, building new skills in coding, technology and problem solving. The experience challenged the boys to think creatively while learning how technology can be used to bring ideas to life. Over two engaging days, academy members worked alongside the Deadly Coders

Clontarf academies across Australia marked National Reconciliation Week through a range of cultural activities, community events and partner visits. At Gilmore Academy in Western Australia, academy members took part in a cultural event where they learnt and performed a traditional dance under the guidance of local Tim Kelly. The event gave the young men an

St Brendan’s Clontarf Academy recently hosted its third Employment Forum, bringing together academy members and industry partners to explore career opportunities across Central Queensland. The event gave the boys the chance to learn directly from employers and build confidence for their future pathways. The Employment Forum welcomed 52 academy members alongside 11 Clontarf partners who

Sixteen young men from Port Lincoln Academy recently met with local businesses and community supporters at a part-time employment forum focused on future employment pathways and workplace opportunities. The forum brought together Year 10 to 12 participants who were keen to learn more about local employment options and better understand what employers look for when

Happy Mother’s Day to all the special women in the lives of the young men in the Clontarf program. In the lead-up to Mother’s Day, Clontarf academies across the country took time to recognise the mothers, grandmothers, aunties, nans, carers and role models who play such an important part in the lives of academy members.

The 2026 NSW Senior Carnival brought Clontarf boys from across the state to Sydney for a week of rugby league, leadership opportunities and career-focused experiences. The week began with tours of the Sydney Cricket Ground and Allianz Stadium, giving boys the chance to experience two of the country’s most iconic sporting venues. A special highlight

30 of the 37 Year 12s enrolled in Kirwan Academy (Townsville, QLD) attended the Townsville Employment Forum in March. Year 12 academy members from across North Queensland came together in Townsville for the region’s annual Clontarf Employment Forum, designed to build confidence, sharpen interview skills and strengthen pathways beyond school. More than 70 young men