What is Teachabout?

Teachabout is an emerging not-for-profit organisation that runs a school holiday program for kids in the remote Aboriginal community of Minyerri. Teachabout aims to run activities in which learning is empowering, encouraging and enjoyable.


Tyrone reading clues in the Race around Minyerri

Our philosophy is that if kids learn in a positive, supportive and culturally respectful environment then they will have the confidence to participate and succeed in further education opportunities, whatever they may be.

The name Teachabout is based on the Kriol word tijimbat, which means ‘teach your kids about everything’. Our program encapsulates this sentiment by ‘teaching the kids about’ problem solving, literacy and numeracy, pride in culture, science, art, information technology and media. The tools gained by the kids through our program will enable them to pursue and succeed in other educational pathways.


Rapping session in the Troopie

By donating to this Pozible you will be contributing to our seventh program in Minyerri. Funds go towards vehicle hire (vehicles are vital for on country learning), activity equipment eg. art supplies, reading books, science equipment and healthy snacks for the kids.

The total cost for the 2015 July Dry Season program in Minyerri is $14,638.
We're incredibly close but need your help to provide these kids with the best educational and enjoyable holiday program we can.


Painting the 2014 Dry Season Mural

Where is Minyerri?

Minyerri is located in the Alawa Nation, approximately 270 kilometres southeast of Katherine in the Northern Territory. The traditional language, Alawa, is no longer widely spoken in the region. Kriol is the first language that children learn and is also common to communities surrounding Minyerri. Minyerri is home to approximately 550 people and consists of about 80 houses. Hodgson Downs Cattle Station is located nearby and provides employment to a limited number of people from Minyerri. The community’s public amenities include a health centre, a women’s centre, a police station and two grocery stores in addition to the school. Minyerri is the first remote community to finance and run its own water slide park.


The kids customising their Teachabout T-shirts

Minyerri School is one of the central points of the community. 99% of the 142 students enrolled at the school identify as Aboriginal. The school is equipped with primary and secondary classroom blocks, a preschool, a playground and a basketball court. In the past the school has had the capacity to take students up to Year 10.

Budget Breakdown

On-site program: $3,688
On-site program costs include supplies for running activities such as stationery, books, art supplies and Teachabout T-shirts for the kids to paint and decorate. It also includes healthy snacks for the kids and a first aid kit.

Travel and Accommodation: $10,000
This includes Accommodation in Darwin, flight subsidies, 4WD hire, insurance, fuel and miscellaneous costs.

Training: $950
Our Activity Leaders participate in cultural awareness and first aid training.