Shooting Stars and Orica Unite to Empower Indigenous Girls and Young Women

Orica (ASX: ORI) a world leader in mining and infrastructure solutions, is now a major partner of Shooting Stars, investing in the next generation of indigenous women leaders in Australia.

In their 150^th year, Orica is committed to building strong relationships both globally and within their host communities. Their Reconciliation Action Plan was launched in 2022 with a focus on hosting both internal and external initiatives to improve cultural knowledge and build stronger relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. 

Shooting Stars is a school-based education engagement program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and young women. As a program that is community-led and place-based, Shooting Stars proudly prioritises the employment of local Aboriginal women, which helps to ensure program delivery is responsive to the cultural priorities and needs of each specific community. The program offers advocacy, support and opportunities to Shooting Stars participants throughout their education journeys. Driving their vision, Empowered Aboriginal girls and women, Shooting Stars builds confidence, cultural identity, and positive wellbeing so girls and young women in the program are empowered to drive their own futures and reach their full potential. 

Yarning research conducted at Shooting Stars is grounded in Aboriginal ways of knowing, being and doing, and provides a platform for participant and community voices to be heard. Through this partnership, Orica’s contribution to Shooting Stars’ operation across Western and South Australia, will also assist with further development of this unique evidence base to challenge the status quo.