On a mission to connect Mob to technology
Deadly Coders are on a mission to deliver engaging digital technologies education and training to every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student in Australia within the next 10 years.
A big mission statement from an Indigenous owned and managed not-for-profit organisation.
But one they are already experiencing success with.
National partnerships manager Destiny Dewis said the organisation has four key pillars:
Sparking Curiosity
Deadly Coders aims to spark curiosity amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students by offering fully subsidised training programs in digital technologies education.
Career Pathways into STEM
Deadly Coders aims to set Indigenous students up for success in STEM-related fields through fundamental skills, helping to build an inclusive and diverse future STEM workforce.
Increase Mob in STEM
Deadly Coders aims to increase the engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in STEM through the delivery of culturally relevant and appropriate educational programs.
Supporting Economic Development Outcomes for Indigenous People
Deadly Coders is committed to advancing the economic development of Indigenous communities by uplifting and empowering individuals through employment and career pathways.
“We started out a successful pilot program with support from an Indigenous advisory board,” Destiny told First Nations News.
“With strong feedback and a clear vision for long-term impact, we then team worked to make the program sustainable then proudly handed it over to the community.”
Aimed at children in the School Year 3-5 age groups, Deadly Coders will run its first ever workshops on Larrakia Country next week (September 15-19) engaging with schools in Darwin to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through immersive learning in coding, gaming, and digital technologies.
The team will be delivering programs at Wulagi Primary School and Karama School, introducing students to our MiniTendo workshops.
“These sessions are designed to ignite creativity, build digital confidence, and inspire young minds to explore future opportunities in technology and innovation,” Destiny said.
Spark curiosity
“The initiative is delivered in partnership with Schneider Electric, an organisation with a strong footprint in the Northern Territory and a shared commitment to empowering communities.
“We want to spark curiosity and engagement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students in STEM.
“To open pathways into careers they may not have thought of previously, and to break down barriers holding back Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to pursue a STEM career.
“The students will leave the workshop with knowledge on coding, and the process of designing and coding games, it will set them up to be able to develop their skills further and we hope will help them recognise their potential.”
In 2025 aiming to keep the Mob connected to culture and country through education and technology has to be the way to.
Go to Deadly Coders for more information.
