Unlock learning for all with education essentials
At Good360, we connect brand-new items across four impact areas: Education, Home, Hygiene, and Play.
Education is life-changing, opening doors to new opportunities and helping kids and adults alike grow into active, informed citizens. We’re on a mission to give people of all ages, all across Australia, the tools they need to succeed, so everyone has a fair chance at learning and thriving.
Everyone deserves an education
At Good360, we are working with our network of product donors and 4,500 charity and disadvantaged school members to connect not only young students, but Australians of all ages, with the tools required for a quality education.
Research shows that disparities in tertiary education access and outcomes stem from socioeconomic status or geographic location. Socioeconomic disadvantage is consistently associated with lower academic outcomes, translating into a lack of confidence and informed citizenship into adulthood.
Australian students facing lower socioeconomic disadvantage often experience material deprivation, a lack of essential items young people deem as essential in education such as a computer, money to afford classes or school activities, or a safe place to study or do homework.
Imagine the loneliness of watching from the sidelines
Play poverty is the lack of access to play resources due to financial hardship. It affects children and adults alike, limiting their ability to engage in vital play activities that nurture creativity, social skills, and mental well-being.
In Good360’s newest report, we explore the extent of play poverty in Australia and how living without play essentials affects Australia’s most vulnerable communities. The report also explores how Good360 works with our charity and donor network to connect brand-new play items to vulnerable communities and the impact we have created – but there is still much to be done.
The Facts
1 in 7
Over 3.8 million Australians are experiencing play poverty.
2.9 million
Australians say the cost of sports equipment and other recreation or ‘play’ items is a major barrier to participation for their family.
1 in 2
Australians are worried about being able to afford Christmas presents for their family in 2024.
3.5 million
Australians say that challenges affording play items/activities have impacted their family’s emotional well-being.
1 in 4
Australians are concerned that this Christmas will be the toughest in years for their family.
1 million
Individuals so far in 2024 have been supported with brand-new play items.
Everyone deserves an Education
At Good360, we are working with our network of product donors and 4,500 charity and disadvantaged school members to connect not only young students, but Australians of all ages, with the tools required for a quality education.
Research shows that disparities in tertiary education access and outcomes stem from socioeconomic status or geographic location. Socioeconomic disadvantage is consistently associated with lower academic outcomes, translating into a lack of confidence and informed citizenship into adulthood.
Australian students facing lower socioeconomic disadvantage often experience material deprivation, a lack of essential items young people deem as essential in education such as a computer, money to afford classes or school activities, or a safe place to study or do homework.
Your used laptops can change lives
Access to digital devices, internet connectivity, and digital skills is a necessity in today’s increasingly digital world. Yet, 1 in 4 Australians remain digitally excluded, disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups like people with disabilities, older Australians, people living in public housing, and people experiencing unemployment (ADII, 2023). This exclusion limits opportunities for education, employment, and social connection.
Good360 Australia is committed to bridging this gap. Through partnerships with Work Ventures and Good Things Foundation, we’re working to establish a National Device Bank that will collect, refurbish, and redistribute laptops, tablets, and smartphones donated by Australian businesses and government agencies. This initiative keeps devices in Australia, ensuring they’re used to empower digitally excluded Australians rather than being recycled, sold overseas, or sent to landfill.
Beyond devices, we’re addressing barriers like internet access and digital literacy. By collaborating with our 4,500 charity and school members, we’re connecting Australians of all ages with the tools, training, and data they need for a quality education and an equitable future in the digital age.
Brands working with us to make a difference
Auburn Youth Centre (AYC) has teamed up with Dooley’s Catholic Club and Good360 to establish a transformative laptop library, providing vital technology access to young people without computers at home. This collaboration addresses the critical digital divide affecting many students in the community.
With reliable computer access, young people can develop essential digital skills, participate in virtual extracurricular activities, and explore future career pathways. Parents and guardians also express relief, knowing their children have the tools needed to succeed in an increasingly digital world. The partnership between AYC, Dooley’s, and Good360 exemplifies community-driven solutions that bridge the technology gap. It not only enhances educational outcomes but also fosters a sense of equity and empowerment among youth, paving the way for a brighter, more inclusive future.
Good360 education impact
Creating impact with education essentials
Impact @ December 2024
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Supporting quality education for all
Students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds face significant barriers to accessing the full range of education, especially in critical areas like STEM and music. By age 15, these students are, on average, three years behind their high SES peers in mathematics and science. They are also less likely to pursue STEM studies or careers, resulting in long-term inequities and fewer opportunities in the workforce.
Music education is equally affected, with disadvantaged schools often unable to provide instruments or programs. This lack of access deprives students of the proven benefits of music learning, which enhances cognitive development, improves literacy skills, boosts emotional well-being, and builds confidence.
Providing students with access to a broad and enriched education is essential for their personal development and for fostering a skilled, future-ready workforce. At Good360, we believe every student deserves the tools to thrive. By partnering with businesses, charities, and communities, we can ensure students of all ages receive the resources they need. Through targeted programs, funding, and donations of stationery, STEM supplies, musical instruments, and devices, we can work together to create brighter futures for every learner.
Wyndham CEC's Senior Secondary Program caters to students who have disengaged from mainstream school. Many of the students' families can't afford to buy stationery, especially when the students lose them. Wyndham CEC received a supply of stationery including pencil cases, pens, textas, erasers, staplers, staples, exercise books, and notebooks from Good360.
These have been a big help to not only the students and their families but also the staff who used to have to supply them at short notice when a student arrived in class without stationery.
Just some of the charities & schools we serve
How you can get involved
We are a not-for-profit and Australia’s largest online marketplace for businesses to donate brand-new goods to a network of around 4,000 pre-vetted charities and disadvantaged schools nationally. Over $410M RRP and 39M items have been donated by brands including BIG W, Harvey Norman, LEGO, Bic, Optus, Booktopia and Colgate.
How does it work? Charities and schools choose the goods they need to help individuals. These goods are delivered directly to local communities, or they can be picked up from local stores – we offer a solution that suits communities, charities and schools of all sizes.
