Mary’s 3 children face unique challenges – but your support helps each one flourish in their own way!

At school, there’s so much that interests Abbey. “We get to do a lot of different things”, she says, but admits that some lessons are tricky. Although Abbey’s teachers do all they can for her, it simply isn’t enough to help her overcome the unfair challenges that come with living in disadvantage. 

One thing Abbey’s been struggling with is reading, but thanks to you, she started student2student last year. The student2student program pairs students with reading buddies near their age so they can read the same books with each other to build confidence and skills. Abbey loves books, and it’s exciting to think she’ll get to read new ones that interest her with a buddy! “She desperately needs it,” Mary says. “She felt so excited to meet her reading buddy recently.”

For brothers Kodie in Year 7, and Chris in Year 8, the need for a reliable laptop and internet access is paramount. They haven’t had access to the tools all students need to tap into their talents and develop core digital skills for the jobs of the future.

Both boys now have laptops and free internet through our Digital Learning Essentials program. They are no longer reliant on Mary’s hotspot working to complete and submit their homework. It’s such a relief knowing the poverty won’t derail the wonderful progress each of these children are making towards their goals.

“The support they receive is absolutely like Christmas, it’s beyond words,” says Mary “You are giving them every opportunity and offering us so much support. What these people in the community have done for my three children is beautiful.”

Children like Abbey, Kobie and Chris are getting their chance to be all that they can be. And for that, we truly thank you!