Australia Post is set to leverage its vast network to deliver science books and materials to First Nations Communities across the country.
In partnership with Indigenous charity DeadlyScience, Australia Post will deliver science and literacy resources for First Nations children.
DeadlyScience was founded in 2018 by proud Kamilaroi man Corey Tutt when he found out that remote schools were often critically under-resourced. The not for profit celebrates Australia’s first scientists – First Nations people – and works to empower Indigenous students in schools today to discover science, technology, engineering and maths pathways through innovative programs.
18 pallets of Lego
The partnership with Australia Post will kick off with the delivery of 18 pallets of Lego product to First Nations children nation-wide. Australia Post EGM Community, Sustainability and Stakeholder Engagement, Tanny Mangos, said the new partnership with DeadlyScience built on Australia Post’s literacy commitment and focus on Indigenous communities.
“Our partnership with DeadlyScience includes delivering science books and education materials to over 390 schools across Australia and supporting a National Science Week campaign in August.
“The partnership complements our work with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, where we’ve helped deliver more than 280,000 books to children in 325 remote Indigenous Communities since 2020.”
Tutt, the 2020 Young Australian for New South Wales, said the partnership with Australia Post would be a significant boost to STEM resources for First Nations children.
“We’re delighted that Australia Post has joined us on this journey, which demonstrates its commitment to First Nations communities, and will deliver much needed STEM resources to build the next generation of Deadly Scientists.”
