Robert Ian Bonnick and Clean Slate Without Prejudice (CSWP)

The Clean Slate Without Prejudice Program is a Routine & Boxing program for kids in Redfern.

Launched in 2009 by the Redfern local Koori community in partnership with the Police. Local Elders and Shane Phillips and local Men’s group chairman Mark Spinks and Mentors joined with Area commander Luke Freudenstein to create this unique program.

Redfern, is also known as the “black heart” of Australia and carries enormous significance for Australia’s Indigenous Aboriginal Population or The First Australians. Well documented as being the oldest civilization on the planet. Extremely importantly after the class the next generation of leaders is taught the original Gadigal Language which was in very serious danger of dying out completely.

Since we (Marina Agustina and I) moved to Redfern by setting up Social-Laneway Espresso we have been incredibly active within Redfern’s indigenous and non- indigenous local community. Getting up early three times a week to box with the program 6am-7am at The  National Centre Of Indigenous Excellence is a small price to pay.

Since I grew up in two Children’s Homes in London over 18 years there are many parallels between the issues that I faced growing up as the youth face here. Since Byron Arellano invited me to join the team and contribute where I could – I jumped at the idea! That was four years ago and i’m as passionate now as I was then.

This collaboration between Tribal Warrior Association, Redfern Police and The Local Community has been incredibly successful and has won many coveted awards including Gold at The National Crime Prevention Awards on a state wide and National level - it is in the process or being replicated throughout the country. Aljazeera, The Australian, SBS, Channel 7 lead some of the positive media stories which is creating awareness of just how good this program is.

His Excellency The Governor of NSW, David Hurley, is also a huge supporter. 

To this end he also regularly hosts the boxing sessions at Government House.

For more information about this incredible program please go to Tribal Warrior - Clean Slate Without Prejudice

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