Shared Responsibility Agreements

Shared Responsibility Agreement

The Indigenous community in Coober Pedy wants to work with governments so their kids get more out of going to school. Children in the region often can’t participate in science class because they don’t have the appropriate shoes or uniforms.

The Australian Government is providing support under this SRA to purchase enclosed shoes and uniforms for the kids, so they can safely take part in laboratory work.

The South Australian Government is also working with the community to look at a different model for teaching science, to make it more interesting for the students. The State will continue to transport children to and from school and run nutrition programs.

The community, families and individuals have agreed to a ‘no school, no pool’ policy. CDEP workers and volunteers will supervise at the pool and provide swimming classes where necessary. Parents will volunteer to be involved in the healthy eating programs and participate in school sporting activities such as swimming carnivals.

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Key Facts

Remote town, 850 km NW of Adelaide

Population:

Around 2900, of whom 340 are Indigenous

Focus of the SRA:

School attendance and getting more out of school

What the SRA provides:

School uniforms and shoes

ICC:

Port Augusta

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