Community Spirit Foundation Limited

Cathy Freeman established the Cathy Freeman Foundation, (now Community Spirit Foundation) in 2007 to support children and their families recognise the power of education in achieving their dreams.

Currently working in partnership with Queensland Communities, Palm Island and Woorabinda and with Northern Territory partner communities, Galiwin’ku and Wurrumiyanga, Community Spirit Foundation develops long-term partnerships with remote First Nations communities. Working to a community development framework to build the capacity of communities in a long term and sustainable manner.

Our locally employed First Nations staff ensure our programs are appropriate to each individual community context, whilst providing positive relatable role models for students. Delivering a suite of education programs our staff work in the classroom and community with around 1,600 students, building confidence, teaching goal setting and increasing resilience through education. Our work stretches from primary level through to Year 12 completion.