Impact Story: Free Laptop Program for Melbourne Housing Residents
Housing Choices Australia Limited Melbourne recently shared a touching story about how a donation of laptops and data have made a difference in their community.
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.
How LEGO Encourages Development Through Play
We are extremely grateful to have LEGO as one of our product donors, with LEGO having been a donor since 2020. Throughout our partnership, LEGO have kindly donated goods that have contributed to the wellbeing and development of children across Australia, with organisations utilising LEGO for learning programs, gift packs, therapy, and more.
