ARMtour (Athletes as Role Models)

ARMtour uses athletes as role models to deliver sport and recreation activities that encourage educational engagement to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students living in remote Northern Territory communities.

Our role models work with the schools and communities to:

• Provide inspiration, encouragement and support for students at school
• Enhance students self-esteem and self-confidence as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people
• Help students develop life skills, for example in communication, leadership and goal-setting
• Encourage participation in sport and recreation activities for healthy and positive lifestyles
• Strengthen school and community partnerships

Since 1997 ARMtour role models have reached over 8000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in communities across the Central Desert, East Arnhem Land and the Tiwi Islands. ARMtour is funded by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.