Our learning support and mentoring programs in 90 Australian communities directly help children in need achieve their goals through education.
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Every child needs support to achieve their best at school.
Now, the rising cost of living is pushing more families across Australia even deeper into poverty – and there are more children than ever facing daily challenges that prevent them from achieving their best at school. Without extra learning support to catch up and keep up, children like Owen can continue to fall behind, no matter how hard they try - which can limit their options for the rest of their lives.
Become a Champion now to give many more Australian children in Owen’s position the chance to change their future – by giving them ongoing access to our proven out-of-school learning support and mentoring programs, right across their education journey.
With you help, we can give children in need the chance every child deserves — to fulfil their potential without poverty holding them back.
Become a Champion now to give many more Australian children in Owen’s position the chance to change their future – by giving them ongoing access to our proven out-of-school learning support and mentoring programs, right across their education journey.
With you help, we can give children in need the chance every child deserves — to fulfil their potential without poverty holding them back.
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Help more children reach their potential with proven learning programs
Research shows that early intervention, as well as balanced, ongoing support throughout their education, can improve outcomes for students living with disadvantage.3
Your monthly donation helps enable our programs to reach many more Australian children in Owen’s position – giving them access to our evidence-based, out-of-school learning and mentoring support at every stage of their education. Here are just some of the life-changing programs that our monthly givers make possible:
student2student
Our student2student program works by matching students who need to improve their literacy skills with trained reading buddies to build their confidence.
Learning Clubs
Our out-of-school Learning Clubs provide a supportive environment for students to catch up, improve their skills and get tailored learning support from caring volunteer tutors.
Passport Program
Children in Year 6 are empowered to learn crucial, practical skills to help them transition to high school successfully and be prepared for the next stage of their school journey.
71%
of students reporting a greater initial understanding of the diversity of jobs5
84%
of students said that attending Learning Clubs makes them try harder at school.4
79%
of students who participated in iTrack said they are more positive about their future career and study options.
You can give children like Owen a chance to build a better future for themselves
As a Champion, you can help Australian children overcome the obstacles poverty puts in their way by providing the extra support they need at every stage - from preschool to Year 12 and beyond. This helps them build a future that would otherwise be out of reach, yet every child deserves.
Will you be a champion?
With your ongoing support, you’ll be joining a special group of people who are steadfast Champions for Australian children in need. Will you please provide this ongoing learning support to give children the chance to make the most of their education and achieve all they are capable of?
Last year Champions helped
58,100
children were supported with early childhood programs that improve reading confidence and numeracy skills so they can start school with a strong learning foundation.
2,461
students were offered places Learning Clubs that help students stay motivated and engage better in class.
9,623
students were provided with career advice and mentoring support so they can navigate employment opportunities and build a successful career.
Why you should give monthly
More support to more children in need
Every child deserves the chance to achieve their best, but for children growing up in disadvantage, poverty is blocking their way. Your monthly gift will reach more Australian children, giving them the crucial early learning support they need to have the best chance of completing their education and fulfilling their potential.
More convenient for you
Make a monthly tax-deductible donation of your choice that can be modified at any time. Access your payment history online and get one end-of-year tax receipt. It keeps admin costs down and is more convenient for you.
Make a lasting impact as a Champion
By giving monthly and becoming a Champion, you’re helping us to plan and deliver programs across a child’s education journey. You’ll receive regular news of students whose lives you’ve helped change and the long-term impact of your support.
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A one-off generous gift from you today will help provide crucial educational support to disadvantaged students.
1 Access Economics 2005, The economic benefit of increased participation in education and training, Dusseldorp Skills Forum and Business Council of Australia, Sydney.
2 Poverty in Australia 2023: Who is affected? UNSW/ACOSS.
3 James Heckman and Flavio Cunha, 2007.
4 The Smith Family’s student2student Outcomes Summary, 2020.
5 The Smith Family’s Learning Clubs evaluation report, 2019.
6 The Smith Family’s Passport to Success Outcomes Summary, 2020.
* Names, family details and associated images have been changed to protectthe family’s identity.