Device donations helping schools bridge the digital divide in 2025
Media CoverageThe Educator Australia; February 17, 2025 As students across the country head back to the classroom, data reveals that a staggering 1.16 million (19%) young people lack access to a laptop or desktop computer in their home – including 400,000 Aussies who are high school age and above. With schools across the country having or rolling […]
Three in 10 Australians can’t afford school uniforms
Over a third of parents across Australia are concerned they can’t afford school essentials for their kids this year compared to other years, with 29 per cent saying they may not be able to afford school uniforms or shoes.
How the cost-of-living crisis will weigh on education in 2025
Media CoverageThe Educator Australia; January 31, 2025 In November 2024, a nationwide survey revealed that the cost-of-living was the top concern of young Australians, prompting renewed calls for greater financial supports for families. Unfortunately, this crisis looks set to continue deep into 2025, with new research from The Smith Family showing 90% of parents and carers […]
‘Digital divide’ deepens as students return to school
New research into the ‘digital divide’ and cost-of-living crisis highlights the growing financial strain on Australian families as the new school year gets underway.
‘Difficult sacrifice:’ Parents make hard choices just to pay for kids education
Australian families are being forced to choose between necessities for their kids’ education or the family home.
LEGO has had a profound impact on these Illawarra families
Media CoverageRegion Illawarra; January 5, 2025 Unaffordable for many struggling families, LEGO was the first item the Housing Trust received from Good360 Australia. It’ll be found under countless trees this Christmas, but for disadvantaged Illawarra youths, LEGO has transcended the role of toy to become the building block of future opportunities, thanks to a local […]
Half of Australians worried about affording Christmas gifts
Media CoverageNovember 19, 2024 New research from Good360 Australia reveals the financial strain many Australians are facing ahead of Christmas, with one in two respondents worried about affording gifts for their family. According to the charity, the findings paint a concerning picture as families grapple with mounting cost pressures, with people aged 25-34 (58%) and […]
Wanderers Players Join Good360 to Support Australians in Need
The Western Sydney Wanderers recently teamed up with Good360 to help make a difference in the lives of Australians doing it tough.
Shellharbour shares: Shoppers rally to support Good360 Australia’s drive
Like most charities Good360 Australia largely operates unseen. That changed at Stockland Shellharbour on Thursday.
Shellharbour shoppers, charities join Good360 amid soaring demand for non-food aid
Shellharbour shoppers and charities rolled up their sleeves for Good360 Australia’s EveryOne Day campaign on Thursday (17 October) to help prepare care packages of unsold new goods for those in need.
