2024 Impact: Exponential Growth in Program Delivery
Building on an incredible foundation in 2023, Deadly Coders has experienced exponential growth throughout an extraordinary year in 2024, dramatically expanding the reach and impact of our programs. These numbers tell a powerful story of innovation, engagement and inspiration for our Indigenous students, as we continue to break new ground in Indigenous tech education.
A transformative year - our impact in numbers
From strength to strength: exponential growth in 2024
In 2023, we celebrated reaching over 1000 students through online learning, and 250 students in face-to-face classes across 13 programs. These achievements laid the foundation for what has been a transformative year in 2024. We’re exceptionally proud to show our exponential program growth in 2024:
- New Programs Launched: We are thrilled to welcome new opportunities for learning and career development through the launch of Deadly Coders Online and Deadly Coders Academy
- Face-to-face delivery doubled: We delivered 26 hands-on STEM Workshops, engaging more than 2,000 students across Australia
- Online programs quadrupled: over 4,000 students enrolled in online learning through our cutting-edge Deadly Coders Online platform
- A growing network of support: We strengthened our networks, welcoming 10 new corporate partners, and engaging with a raft of community and in-kind supporters which build our foundation and directly power our growth.
Breaking new ground with the Deadly Coders Online platform
One of the biggest highlights in 2024 was our launch of Deadly Coders Online – a first-of-its-kind digital learning hub designed by Indigenous educators for Indigenous students. This platform has revolutionised the way students access coding education, removing barriers of geography and ensuing content is culturally aligned.
Deadly Coders Online features AI-powered tools including real-time code-checkers, and live student feedback. The platform is brought to life with engaging and vibrant Indigenous characters alongside instructional content tailored specifically to meet Indigenous student needs. We’re proud to deliver an engaging and inclusive learning environment for our students.
With 55 lessons spanning Scratch, JavaScript and Python, and over 14 hours of video tutorials delivered by Indigenous facilitators, the response from students and teachers alike has been overwhelmingly positive.
A Pathway to future careers: The launch of the Deadly Coders Academy
Another significant achievement of 2024 was the launch of the Deadly Coders Academy. This initiative focuses on bridging the gap between education and employment by offering job-skilling courses tailored to meet industry demands. The Academy is already creating pathways for Indigenous students to secure meaningful roles in Australia’s growing tech sector, ensuring this era of rapid digital transformation is matched by an evolution in diversity, equity and inclusion opportunities for Indigenous school-leavers and job seekers.
Expanding our reach like never before
In 2024. Deadly Coders saw exponential growth in our famous STEM Workshops, expanding our footprint from Queensland and NSW, to include two new states – Victoria and Western Australia. This expansion reflects our unwavering commitment to reach every corner of Australia, and make technology education accessible to Indigenous communities nationally.
Celebrating partnerships and communities
In 2024, our impact was amplified through strong partnerships and exciting collaborations:
- We were honored to receive a Merit Award at the Tech Diversity Awards in Melbourne
- Our team attended and spoke at major industry events, including Siemens Beyond 1% Summit, the National Tech Summit, Tropical Innovation Festival, and the Reconciliation Australia Conference, building valuable connections and sharing our insight from the front line
Our gratitude
We couldn’t do any of this important work without the incredible support of our partners, donors and volunteers. Together, we’re building a future where Indigenous students thrive in a technology-driven world.Thankyou for being part of this journey.
Renewing sponsors in 2024:
Looking ahead
This exponential growth is only the beginning. Deadly Coders is on a mission to reach every Indigenous student in Australia in the next 10 years – and we’re thrilled with what 2025 has already got in store.
We have a heavy schedule of in-person programs already planned for the start of 2025, building on two years of strong momentum across Australia.
Our online learning programs are gathering steam – reducing barriers to participation, and bringing next-gen technology to inspire a new generation of students. Our goal is to ensure every student has equal access to inspiring lessons, regardless of their location, their background or their socio-economic status.
We’re particularly excited to welcome our first Academy students in February 2025, with high performing students being guaranteed job placements with some of Australia’s largest corporations.
Together with our partners, supporters and the communities we serve, we’re shaping a brighter, more equitable future for Indigenous students in technology. Join us as we continue to grow, innovate and create new opportunities – because at Deadly Coders, we’re just getting started.
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