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Old Timer

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If the indigenous round is so important to the NRL then it would be great to have all the proceeds from indigenous round go into the indigenous community as a sports grant.

There must be many 10’s of thousands of $$$$ possibly even 100’s of spent promoting it imagine what a difference that would make if it was spent directly where it is most needed.

Indigenius round is a great initiative but IMO could be so much more if the NRL / ARL put their mind to it.

Some Koori knock out games as curtain raisers to each fixture would be incredible for those players and us as RL diehards.

The jersey’s are great but that should just be part of a much bigger spectacle.
 
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Old Timer said:
If the indigenous round is so important to the NRL then it would be great to have all the proceeds from indigenous round go into the indigenous community as a sports grant.
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I’m pretty sure that’s what happens.......
 
RedVDave

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Unfortunately we are still yet to emerge victorious in indigenous round such a shame a such.
 
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Willow said:
That's the signed and framed versions.

I bought an unframed, unsigned one last week through the online store - which now appears to be gone. The receipt was emailed.
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Yeah, i knew they were on sale unframed, but nowhere to be found.
Sold out ?
 
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Old Timer said:
That looks a fairly broad spectrum outcome I thought it might have been a bit more focussed on indigenous itself maybe / hopefully that is the case do you know anything Willow?
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@Old Timer ,

INDIGENOUS ADVANCEMENT

The St George Illawarra Dragons are committed to reconciliation and to promoting greater understanding of Aboriginal cultures and indigenous advancement within our catchment and the wider community.

The overall aim of the Dragons indigenous mentoring programs is to engage young indigenous children in a love of learning. St George Illawarra players assist students with School2Work work and participate in various activities. Proudly supported by the NRL.

What is the School2Work (S2W) program?
The S2W program is an education and employment program that utilises the positive profile of the game of rugby league to support and encourage young indigenous Australians to stay at school, get a job, and be a legend for themselves, their families and their communities.

S2W is a combined initiative of the 10 NRL clubs including the St George Illawarra Dragons, the Australian Government's Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and the National Rugby League.

S2W provides young Indigenous Australians with work experience, mentoring and leadership opportunities to ensure they successfully complete school and transition into further study, training or meaningful employment.

The S2W program is backed by an exceptional team of NRL players, staff, community, government and business supporters.

Why was the School2Work program formed?
In 2012 four NRL Clubs joined forces to deliver the S2W Program to address the Australian Government's key 'Closing the Gap' targets for indigenous students in Western Sydney.

They are:

  • To halve the gap for indigenous students in year 12-equivalent attainment by 2020, and;
  • To halve the gap in employment outcomes between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians within a decade.
The Dragons became involved in the program for the first time in 2015.

Jervis Bay School program
The St George Illawarra Dragons, in conjunction with the University of Wollongong, have committed to assist students at Jervis Bay Public School and the wider Wreck Bay community.

https://www.dragons.com.au/community/indigenous-advancement/
 
Old Timer

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TruSaint said:
@Old Timer ,

INDIGENOUS ADVANCEMENT

The St George Illawarra Dragons are committed to reconciliation and to promoting greater understanding of Aboriginal cultures and indigenous advancement within our catchment and the wider community.

The overall aim of the Dragons indigenous mentoring programs is to engage young indigenous children in a love of learning. St George Illawarra players assist students with School2Work work and participate in various activities. Proudly supported by the NRL.

What is the School2Work (S2W) program?
The S2W program is an education and employment program that utilises the positive profile of the game of rugby league to support and encourage young indigenous Australians to stay at school, get a job, and be a legend for themselves, their families and their communities.

S2W is a combined initiative of the 10 NRL clubs including the St George Illawarra Dragons, the Australian Government's Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and the National Rugby League.

S2W provides young Indigenous Australians with work experience, mentoring and leadership opportunities to ensure they successfully complete school and transition into further study, training or meaningful employment.

The S2W program is backed by an exceptional team of NRL players, staff, community, government and business supporters.

Why was the School2Work program formed?
In 2012 four NRL Clubs joined forces to deliver the S2W Program to address the Australian Government's key 'Closing the Gap' targets for indigenous students in Western Sydney.

They are:

  • To halve the gap for indigenous students in year 12-equivalent attainment by 2020, and;
  • To halve the gap in employment outcomes between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians within a decade.
The Dragons became involved in the program for the first time in 2015.

Jervis Bay School program
The St George Illawarra Dragons, in conjunction with the University of Wollongong, have committed to assist students at Jervis Bay Public School and the wider Wreck Bay community.

https://www.dragons.com.au/community/indigenous-advancement/
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Thanks Tru that is wonderful stuff and well worthwhile for a personal donation towards it.
 
Willow

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Old Timer said:
That looks a fairly broad spectrum outcome I thought it might have been a bit more focussed on indigenous itself maybe / hopefully that is the case do you know anything Willow?
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Only the stuff that can be found online.

I like to think that corporations and organisations are more prone to invest in indigenous programs nowadays. Apart from the public relations aspect, many organisations also see it as part of their community charter. Rugby League Clubs in particular have a history of involving themselves in community, especially when it comes to youth and education. All that pokie money has to be put to some good use.
 
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INDIGENOUS ROUND


Dragons reveal 2021 indigenous jersey, polo
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Fri 9 Apr 2021, 09:59 AM
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The St George Illawarra Dragons have unveiled their 2021 indigenous jersey ahead of the Dragons' Indigenous Round clash against the Wests Tigers at Bankwest Stadium on Friday, May 28.

The Dragons launched its annual indigenous jersey competition in October, where entrants were asked to create a design that recognised and celebrated their culture as well as the spirit and passion of Dragons fans.

We thank the 15 artists who entered and congratulate Johnny Robinson for his winning design. Robinson was selected by a committee that included the Dragons' reconciliation action plan working group, local elders and members of the club's NRL squad.

Robinson, a proud Bundjalung man, hails from Tabulam and has lived in the Hunter region for the last 16 years.

Following the tragic loss of his daughter a decade ago, Robinson lost the motivation to paint and only found a passion for it again after the birth of his second child.

Robinson's design The Gathering represents coming together as one on ancestral Dharawal land which much of the Dragons' catchment covers.

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The central circle symbolises the reconciliation of indigenous and non-indigenous people. The gum leaves and white dots within the circle represent traditional smoking ceremonies.

The three circles together represent past, present and future Dragons players. The spiritual guide of Dharawal people, the humpback whale, is surrounded by red and white dots which represent its people and Dragons fans.

All match-worn Indigenous Round jerseys will once again be available for auction.

The Dragons have also launched their inaugural Dragons indigenous polo, designed by Robert McLeod, a proud Yuin/Monaro man who currently resides at Oolong House in Nowra. McLeod's design represents, in his words:

"Our spirit people and our spiritual guides in the dreaming, who are there to protect and guide us in order to gain self-determination and our cultural and spiritual belief of which must be at the forefront for our survival.

"The spirit people are our protectors and the animals are our spiritual guides and totems. This is the journey we take in life. We must reconcile with the past so we can make our future brighter."

St George Illawarra staff and players will proudly wear the indigenous polo moving forward and at our Indigenous Round clash against the Wests Tigers.

Show your support and continue the success of the Dragons' indigenous advancement program by donating to the Dragons Foundation today.

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https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2021/04/09/Dragons-reveal-2021-indigenous-jersey-polo/
 
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