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‘Platform for change’: JT urges Indigenous stars to speak up – NRL.COM

Johnathan Thurston established the JT Academy to improve education and employment opportunities for Indigenous youth but the former NRL superstar believes much…

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Johnathan Thurston established the JT Academy to improve education and employment opportunities for Indigenous youth but the former NRL superstar says more needs to be done.
Thurston, who will take on the role of assistant coach with Queensland in the upcoming State of Origin series, encouraged the game to continue working to highlight the 25 per cent gap for Indigenous students completing Year 12 and 26 per cent disparity for those who secure a regular job.
The NRL, through the School to Work program,…

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