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 should have the chance to achieve their best
But more than 1.2 million young Australians are living in poverty, trapped in circumstances beyond their control and robbed of that opportunity.1 And the current cost-of-living crisis is hitting families living in poverty the hardest.
With limited access to learning resources, no access to digital essentials or a quiet place to study, children like Nic will continue to face ongoing challenges because of poverty, no matter how hard he and his family try.
Pledge a monthly gift now and become a Champion. You'll ensure many more children in Nic’s position get the extra, ongoing learning and mentoring support they urgently need to achieve all they're capable of.
This is an opportunity that every child deserves, and one we can make possible for more Australian children, with your support.
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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.
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
Support 79,995 children with early childhood programs that improve reading confidence and numeracy skills so they can start school with a strong learning foundation.
Provide 2,461 students with Learning Clubs that help students stay motivated and engage better in class.
Provide 9,623 students 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.
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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.
* Ruby’s name, family details and associated images have been changed to protect his family’s identity.