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Programs

Driven by a commitment to excellence, leadership, and innovation, the Fogarty Foundation’s program fall into three main areas: developing Next Generation Leaders, promoting Excellent Teaching for All Students, and preparing Future Ready Students—creating a ripple effect of positive impact across communities. With a current focus on STEM, using Space as an inspiring theme, the Foundation aims to raise aspirations across Western Australia, encouraging students to “reach for the stars” and equipping them with the skills to shape WA’s future.

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Next Generation Leaders

Empowering, extending, and creating opportunities for high-achieving, high-potential people is at the heart of the Fogarty Foundation’s commitment to excellence. We believe that by supporting talent and high-quality endeavours, we can create a wide-reaching and long-lasting impact. By providing opportunities to high-potential individuals, we empower and inspire the next generation of changemakers—those with the passion, vision, and drive to bring about positive transformations in society. Through this support, we help them thrive, ultimately contributing to a prosperous world for all.

Excellent Teaching for All Students

Inspiring excellence and high-quality instruction is central to the Fogarty Foundation’s mission, which focuses on investing in teachers, school leaders, and principals to ensure all students receive a high-quality education. We are committed to supporting educators and school leaders in Western Australia, helping them guide students to reach their full potential. Educators are the architects of knowledge, and we aim to provide them with the support, resources, and connections needed to thrive in an ever-evolving educational landscape. The Foundation also drives innovative solutions, including the integration of technology in classrooms, to improve educational outcomes in an increasingly digital world.

Future Ready Students

Catalysing innovation in education is essential to ensure that today’s students are equipped with the skills needed for the future. In our rapidly changing world, students and educators must develop a wide range of competencies, including critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and digital literacy.

Technology has the potential to enhance the learning process, boosting engagement and opening new avenues for exploration. Experiential learning allows students to apply their knowledge in practical ways, deepening their understanding of the world around them. Creativity is also a vital skill in today’s workforce.

Educators must continuously adapt their methods to stay at the forefront of educational best practices. By fostering a growth mindset and a commitment to lifelong learning, both educators and students will develop the resilience and capabilities needed to thrive in an ever-changing, technology-driven world.

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Fogarty Ventures

The Fogarty Foundation aims to cultivate a range of partnerships, creating a network of professionals with specialised skills and resources in the educational sector. By supporting individuals to excel in their chosen field and enabling young people to access programs that broaden their minds and life opportunities, the Foundation engages in various initiatives. These range from recognising excellence in the arts to harnessing technology and supporting access to significant events or experiential learning programs. These collaborations are designed to bring about positive outcomes in the community and educational landscape, raising aspirations and improving learning experiences.