Girls Academy

Founded in 2004 by Olympian and champion Basketballer Ricky Grace (MEdL, BPolSc), Role Models and Leaders Australia (RMLA) is a not-for-profit charitable organisation which develops and empowers Aboriginal girls through leadership training, mentoring, sport and extra-curricular education programs. The Girls Academy was born out of a need to address the inequality in investment of educational support programs for Indigenous Girls. We have established 12 Girls Academies in 16 locations throughout WA, NT and NSW, with more than 1000 Indigenous girls currently enrolled. The Girls Academy works within the school system to drive community-led solutions aimed at reducing the barriers that prevent Indigenous girls from completing their education and reaching their full potential. The Girls Academy equips Indigenous girls with the tools required to engage in their education, achieve their goals and change their communities.