ABOUT THE PROGRAM
EDUCATION FIRST, FOOTBALL AS THE HOOK
The Santos Aboriginal Power Cup is Port Adelaide Football Club’s flagship First Nations education program, now in its 19th year. The program uses AFL football, player engagement and game-day experiences as a powerful hook to connect with students, underpinned by an
education-first philosophy.
Participating schools receive a curriculum-aligned program covering culture, health, wellbeing, education and employment, with key messages delivered by AFL players. Students who achieve at least 80% school attendance and meet behaviour standards earn their place at the annual AFL carnival.
HOW WE GOT HERE
For close to two decades, the Santos Aboriginal Power Cup has been a force for change across South Australia, from the APY Lands to regional communities, and today reaches more than 650 students.
The journey to the Northern Territory began with a two-year pilot, giving schools the chance to join the program in South Australia before an official launch in the Northern Territory.
Program Partners
