‘Pirru Thangkuray’ means ‘dream strong’. The NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) has developed the ‘Mentoring Program to support cultural engagement and goal setting with participants. The Program is designed to align with the Premier’s Priority in increasing the number of Aboriginal students completing their HSC, whilst maintaining their cultural identity. Aboriginal students studying in […]

The Pirru Thangkuray Program connects participants with culture to develop a greater sense of identity and belonging, and supports them to set and achieve goals that build self-efficacy, self-determination and self-regulation. Mentors facilitate this process through cultural activities and coaching conversations that challenge and support participants to think big and start small in pursuing their […]

Growth Mindset Carol Dweck pioneered the concept of Growth Mindset and its application to learning, growth and development. In short, the concept identifies that a person’s perceptions of ability have a critical influence upon their growth, development and goal achievement. A person with a Fixed Mindset believes that ability is innate and cannot be changed. […]

Goal setting is an effective tool for promoting learning, growth and development by: creating a process to move from an existing state to a preferred (future) state promoting focus, clarity and a commitment to act in ways to address self-identified needs, aspirations and goals.   Research indicates that goal setting increases: motivation performance resilience self-efficacy […]

Mentoring incorporates coaching skills amongst a diverse set of tools. The process of coaching builds capability with participants to become less mentor dependent and more self-directed over time. Through purposeful and strategic coaching conversations, agency is built with participants to set and achieve learning, growth and development goals. This process contributes to developing participant self-efficacy, […]