Clontarf Foundation

Around 120 young men from Clontarf academies across Far North Queensland recently came together on the Cairns Esplanade for the annual Clontarf Mental Health Fun Run.

The morning was an opportunity to get active, spend time with mates and reinforce the importance of looking after your own wellbeing and checking in on those around you.

Thanks to headspace Cairns, local partners and community supporters for helping make the event such a positive morning for our academy members.

Read more: https://clontarf.org.au/mental-health-fun-run-brings-fnq-clontarf-boys-together/

Congratulations to Chatham Academy (Taree), winners of the 2026 Ross Kelly Cup!

Hundreds of Clontarf boys from across NSW came together on the Central Coast, with 42 teams representing 58 academies taking part in a big day of football, teamwork and regional pride.

Read more: https://clontarf.org.au/chatham-takes-home-the-ross-kelly-cup/

Coodanup Academy members had plenty of fun learning about road safety during a recent Road Smart Kickstart session.

The practical activities helped the Year 8 and 9 boys prepare to become safe and responsible road users.

Read more: https://clontarf.org.au/coodanup-boys-learn-road-safety-through-road-smart-kickstart/

The 2026 Clontarf Interstate Challenge brought together 40 academy members from New South Wales and Queensland for two days of leadership, teamwork and representative sport.

The experience finished with a thrilling match at WIN Stadium, where New South Wales defeated Queensland 14–10.

Congratulations to Matraville Academy member Jayden Rooke, who was named Player of the Match.

Read the full story: https://clontarf.org.au/nsw-claims-interstate-challenge-in-wollongong-thriller/

A record 57 Clontarf alumni have started university in 2026.

Nine Year 12 academy members from across WA recently took part in Clontarf’s University and Mentoring Camp, visiting Perth campuses and learning more about university courses, accommodation and student support.

For some of the boys, the camp was the first time they had seriously considered university as an option.

Read more: https://clontarf.org.au/record-number-of-clontarf-alumni-start-university-in-2026/

A special afternoon at Port Macquarie Academy, with academy members welcoming Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales and Administrator of the Commonwealth.

The boys hosted afternoon tea, led a tour of the academy and shared how Clontarf has supported their education, confidence and plans for the future.

Read the full story: https://clontarf.org.au/governor-of-new-south-wales-visits-port-macquarie-academy/

85 Clontarf academy members from across Victoria recently came together in Melbourne for the Partner Duathlon, delivered with support from AusTriathlon.

The boys teamed up with Clontarf partner representatives for a 30-minute stationary bike leg and 30-minute running leg, covering 649 km across the day.

Congratulations to all involved for their effort, teamwork and positivity.

Read more: https://clontarf.org.au/victorian-boys-take-on-partner-duathlon-in-melbourne/