THE RIPPLE EFFECT
Impact
Since our beginnings we have developed and expanded the programs we offer to continue to meet the needs of Indigenous young people.
Korin Gamadji Institute has been the subject of multiple academic research projects and peer-reviewed academic papers.
The research has shown that our signature programs impact the lives of our participants in five key areas: health, leadership, community, culture and pathways.
10 YEARs and beyond
THE JOURNEY
2011
When Korin Gamadji Institute was first established, the Richmond Football Club had 2 Indigenous staff and 2 Indigenous players. We delivered our first Indigenous leadership program during NAIDOC week for 20 participants.
2021
10 years on, Richmond Football Club has become a safe place for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to work, play, study and thrive. By 2021 the Club had delivered programs to 2,500 Indigenous young people, had 7 Indigenous staff, 9 Indigenous players, 1 Indigenous coach and 30 Indigenous students.
TODAY
Today our work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is guided by a growing number of Indigenous voices. We have an Indigenous Board Member, Psychologist, Player Manager and Advisory Board. Our programs are championed by our Indigenous Player Ambassadors and we have expanded into digital programming to reach young people right across the nation.
The Reports
We’ve collected data through thousands of surveys, focus groups and interviews to find out what’s working and why. Read our most recent reports in full below.
2011 - 2021
DATA SNAPSHOT
PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK
94%
94%
87%
75%
INFLUENCE
Korin Gamadji Institute’s impact reaches beyond our program participants. With the Richmond Football Club amassing a membership base of over 100,000 people located across the globe, we have been able to bring awareness of significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander initiatives to new audiences.
STORIES
Support Our Work
The demand for our programs continues to grow. Contributions to our work ensure we can continuing supporting the dreams of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people on their terms. Donations can be made via the Australian Sports Foundation.
