Dear Centrecorp Foundation Team,

On behalf of Yirara College, our students, staff and families, I would like to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our recent athletics trip to Darwin.

The trip was an incredible success and a very special experience for our students. We are extremely proud to say that every one of our athletes came home with a medal. This was a wonderful achievement and a reflection of the hard work, courage and determination they showed throughout the competition.

However, what made us even prouder was the way our students represented Yirara College, their families and their communities. Their behaviour throughout the trip was beautiful. They were respectful, polite, supportive of one another and grateful for the opportunity they had been given. Staff received many positive comments about the way our young people carried themselves both at the athletics competition and while out in the Darwin community.

For many of our students, opportunities such as this are about so much more than winning medals. They are about building confidence, experiencing new places, developing independence, learning to work as a team and realising what they can achieve when people believe in them.

Your support helped make this opportunity possible.

The medals will be treasured, but the memories, friendships, confidence and sense of achievement our students brought home with them will last much longer.

Centrecorp Foundation, thank you for believing in our young people and investing in their future. Your generosity has made a genuine difference in their lives, and we are extremely grateful to have your support.

From all of us at Yirara College — thank you for being part of our journey and part of our success.

With heartfelt appreciation,

Wilson Marsh
Sports Coordinator
Yirara College

• Yirara College

Centrecorp Foundation is proud to welcome Damon Chong as our new Stakeholder and Community Engagement Officer.

In this role, Damon will lead our efforts to strengthen Centrecorp’s profile, build collaborative partnerships with agencies supporting Aboriginal people, and deepen our engagement with remote Central
Australian towns and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Relationship Management - Identify and develop strategic partnerships with government, non‑government, and community‑controlled organisations servicing Aboriginal people.
• Remote Outreach - Serve as the primary point of contact for remote communities, ensuring Centrecorp’s social impact investments reach under‑served regions.
• Agency Liaison - Coordinate regular meetings with service providers across health, education, and legal sectors to identify opportunities for joint social impact initiatives.
• Visibility & Awareness - Represent Centrecorp at regional forums, meetings, and cultural events to promote our mission and investment outcomes.
• Feedback & Advisory - Gather community insights and provide advice to the Board to ensure social impact funds are directed where they are most needed.
• Funding Application Support - Assist individuals and agencies to prepare applications for Centrecorp funding.
• Reporting - Collect and analyse data to demonstrate Centrecorp’s social impact across Central Australia.

About Damon
Damon is a proud Alyawarr, Central and Eastern Arrernte man, born and raised in Mparntwe (Alice Springs). With strong cultural and community connections, he brings a deep commitment to creating positive opportunities for Aboriginal people throughout Central Australia. His passion for community‑driven outcomes and his understanding of local needs make him a valuable addition to the Centrecorp team.

Thank you to Centrecorp Foundation for 20 x baby backpack donations for mum’s on communities.

Each backpack contains hygiene kits for Mum, baby wash, nappies, dummies, bibs, leggings, bodysuits, socks, face washers, baby wipes, hooded towel, fleece blanket, baby bottle, and a cuddle/comforter toy.

Anna Cavanagh
Program Support Worker
Waltia Tjutangku Palyapayi Aboriginal Corporation

• Baby Backpack Donations