I don’t have live access to current news right now, but I can share what’s publicly known about Clontarf Aboriginal College and point you to likely sources for the latest updates.
Core background
- Clontarf Aboriginal College is a Catholic secondary school in Western Australia that serves Indigenous students in the Edmund Rice tradition. It has a long history tied to Aboriginal education and community initiatives, including boarding facilities and vocational training components. This context is documented in multiple public sources over the years.[2][4][7]
Recent-news patterns to check
- Local and regional Australian news outlets often cover school milestones, community programs, or visits by dignitaries related to Clontarf Aboriginal College. Look for WA-based education or Catholic news sites, as well as the Clontarf Foundation’s own site, for the most current items.
- The Clontarf Foundation’s national and regional activities frequently reference academy updates, partnerships, and student opportunities, which may intersect with Clontarf Aboriginal College in WA or related WA programs.[3][6]
How to find the latest
- Search terms to try:
- “Clontarf Aboriginal College latest news WA”
- “Clontarf WA school boarding 2026”
- “Clontarf Foundation WA education updates”
- “Queen visits Clontarf Aboriginal College WA” (if historic/public engagements are involved)
- Suggested sources:
- The Catholic Archdiocese of Perth news and WA education portals
- The Clontarf WA site and the national Clontarf Foundation site
- WA local newspapers’ education sections (e.g., The Western Australian, The West Australian)
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Sources
SPOTLIGHT: Clontarf Aboriginal College making a difference for the community [caption id="attachment_30948" align="alignnone" width="1012"] Aboriginal Elder Robert Isaacs met with Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB on 22 October 2013 to thank the Church in WA for the support it has given to the Aboriginal community, particularly in education and the handing over of buildings and land to traditional owners.
therecord.com.auClontarf is a co-educational Catholic high school in the Edmund Rice tradition that caters for Indigenous students. Mgr Keating was present at the official engagement to bless, Ngulla Mia (Our Home), the new 80-bed boarding house on campus. Mgr Keating said it was a boost for reconciliation for her to visit Clontarf of all schools. “She was making a statement by going there,” he said. BHP Billiton and Indigenous Land Corporation, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations,...
perthcatholic.org.auMgr Keating was present at the official engagement to bless, Ngulla Mia (Our Home), the new 80-bed boarding house on campus. Mgr Keating said it was a boost for reconciliation for her to visit Clontarf of all schools. “She was making a statement by going there,” he said. BHP Billiton and Indigenous Land Corporation, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, Government of Western Australia and the Catholic Education Commission all provided funding for its construction.
www.perthcatholic.org.auThe historic Clontarf site was yesterday transferred officially to Aboriginal ownership as a $26 million gift from the Christian Brothers in a deal the Vatican had to approve.
thewest.com.auBoys from Gunbalanya and Jabiru join other Clontarf academy members for a traditional Clontarf event icebreaker – rock, paper, scissors! Clontarf’s West Arnhem academies in Gunbalanya and Jabiru have opened 2026 with strong participation, consistent engagement and positive momentum across Term 1. At Gunbalanya, academy members have set the tone early, with solid attendance and […]
clontarf.org.auaccommodate an expansion of their existing school-based sports academies and establish new academies in other locations throughout Australia to deliver services to an additional 3,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys. The Australian Government then invested an additional $13.2 million to further support the Clontarf Foundation expansion for the additional 3,000 student places in the 2014-15 Budget.
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