In early August 2025, the Main Roads Tonkin Highway Extension and Thomas Road Upgrade Project team joined over 200 Fremantle College students to celebrate NAIDOC Week.

The day began with a moving Welcome to Country, Smoking Ceremony and a series of vibrant cultural dances by the students.

Following the celebrations, the school hosted a careers fair for Aboriginal students, providing an opportunity to explore career pathways, connect with local employers, and understand how they can build skills for the future.  

The project team participation proved highly valuable, allowing them to engage directly with Year 11 and 12 students, encourage expressions of interest and promote potential job opportunities and career pathways within the project. Team members also met with key school staff responsible for career development, traineeships and internships, fostering connections for future collaboration.

Parents and school staff councillors were provided with a QR code to supply to any students interested in opportunities on the project. The team looks forward to continuing to work with Fremantle College to communicate potential traineeships or work experience opportunities.