The Aboriginal and Islander Independent Community School was first established in 1986 with an aim to promote the development of Indigenous students as independent and skilled people who are culturally, morally and socially responsible; employable, capable of self-fulfilment and of contributing to society. The Aboriginal and Islander Community Independent School (hereafter referred to as the Murri School or the school) has a proven record of performance in advancing the educational attainment of Indigenous students, with particular reference to addressing the non-attendance, learning difficulties and retention rates of Indigenous students in compulsory schooling and encouraging Indigenous community involvement in local educational decision-making processes. The school's role and function within the Indigenous community is an established mechanism directly aligned and currently responsive to priorities of improving Indigenous literacy and numeracy, increasing the employment of Indigenous Australians in education and training, improving educational outcomes for Indigenous students, increasing Indigenous enrolments and the involvement of Indigenous parents/community members in educational decision-making.