An innovative program combining sport, mentoring and learning is achieving remarkable results in Melbourne's south-east. The community-designed initiative is ensuring young African-Australian kids are well-connected and better engaging with school. Researchers who have analysed the program say it is a model that should be rolled out in other communities.
Rotary Melbourne has worked closely with Afri Aus Care to help achieve these great outcomes. They have been mentoring some of the young people from the Black Rhinos when they meet for social time on a Wednesday evening. Jim Orchard, Bernie McIntosh and Robert Fisher have been involved since April 2022.
ABC News Melbourne filed this report on 1st September 2024.
