Community programs
At the heart of Carey Right Track are our community programs, which run throughout the year in a number of regional communities.
Our programs are about building strong, lasting connections with community — by supporting young people and emerging leaders through athletic and personal development. We've been working across the Midwest of Western Australia for over a decade, building trust and respect with the communities we walk alongside.
We know the most powerful thing we can do is support communities to lead their own programs. That’s why Carey Right Track partners with local organisations who are already doing great work on the ground.
We also work alongside local governments — including the Shires of Meekatharra, Yalgoo, Mount Magnet, Cue, and Ashburton — to make sure our programs support the year-round efforts that help communities grow and thrive.
“My name is Cecilia Kelly, and I am a Badimia Woman from Mt Magnet WA in the Midwest. The Carey Right Track have now been visiting Mt Magnet for a couple of years now, where they deliver and get involved in Local programs. Chris and his staff have worked with me to deliver programs both at the youth center and the pool. I personally met the Carey Right Track Foundation in Yalgoo where I witnessed the amazing work that they were doing with the children, and I asked them if they would consider bringing their program to our children in MT Magnet. The children and the community really enjoy their presence here. They are empowering our children through athletics and other development programs. Their staff have formed great relationships within our community.”
Regional Programs
Our Regional Programs are a core part of what we do at Carey Right Track. These programs are shaped in close partnership with local communities and stakeholders, always with a focus on genuine relationships and shared decision-making. We're here to support children, young people, and communities — with the goal of building local capacity and backing emerging leaders to drive positive change.
We’re proud to currently walk alongside the communities of:
Yalgoo | Mt Magnet | Cue | Meekatharra | Pia Wadjarri | Pannawonica | Paraburdoo
Guided by our values and the voices of community, these programs are co-designed to meet local needs. That process has led to a range of initiatives, including:
Athletic development
Specific sport skills instruction
Youth engagement
School attendance and retention
Youth mentoring
Community development and events
Community sporting events
School wellbeing programs, staff and students
Individual education tutoring
We’re incredibly grateful to work alongside local organisations who share our commitment to supporting strong, thriving communities through holistic education and athletic activities.
Department of Justice
Since 2014, Carey Right Track has worked in partnership with the Department of Justice to provide consistent support, mentoring, and athletics coaching to young people at Banksia Hill Detention Centre.
Each week, we deliver recreation and mentoring programs at Banksia Hill and Unit 18, built on trust, respect, and genuine connection.
In the boys’ program, we run a recreation program that gives young people the tools to build their physical skills and confidence. Just as importantly, we create space for real conversations — where young people can connect with safe, steady adults who are there to listen and walk alongside them.
In the girl’s program, we focus on creating a safe space where the girls feel heard, valued and supported. We aim for open discussions, fostering good engagement by encouraging the girls to express themselves and share their thoughts through our yarning circles. It is important for us to have fun together, making the environment light-hearted and approachable, while building genuine relationships. This helps establish trust and allows us to create positive, supportive spaces during our sessions.
Partner with us
We are proud of the work we are doing. We also know there is still so much more to be done. If you’d like to work with us to empower communities, either as a partner or as a volunteer, we’d love to hear from you.