Every child deserves a fair go….
Right now, children across Australia are getting ready for a fresh start as they prepare to head back to the classroom for the new school year. Most students are ready and equipped for a new challenge, with access to everything they need to achieve their best.
But because Sara lives in poverty, she’s about to start the school year without the learning support she needs to keep up with her schoolwork.
But because Sara lives in poverty, she’s about to start the school year without the learning support she needs to keep up with her schoolwork.
...but the family has always faced significant financial disadvantage.
...but the family has always faced significant financial disadvantage.
Sara lives with her mum Amira and her grandma in a home filled with love.
The family has always faced significant financial disadvantage. But, when Sara's grandma suffered a stroke and Amira gave up her job to become her full-time carer, the family was instantly plunged into poverty.
Their circumstances meant they were unable to afford the essential she needs to succeed at school - such as internet access at home and stationery. Because of this, 7-year-old Sara has fallen behind in both English and maths. Despite giving her all, she never had the chance to catch up, and unless she receives the help she urgently needs she'll miss out on the opportunity to fulfill her potential.
The family has always faced significant financial disadvantage. But, when Sara's grandma suffered a stroke and Amira gave up her job to become her full-time carer, the family was instantly plunged into poverty.
Their circumstances meant they were unable to afford the essential she needs to succeed at school - such as internet access at home and stationery. Because of this, 7-year-old Sara has fallen behind in both English and maths. Despite giving her all, she never had the chance to catch up, and unless she receives the help she urgently needs she'll miss out on the opportunity to fulfill her potential.
Having no money to pay for the internet makes school hard and makes me feel sad.
Sara is about to start the school year with many obstacles in the way of her learning.
Sara is about to start the school year with many obstacles in the way of her learning.
With the cost-of living crisis deepening, the impact has been devastating for families like Sara's who were already finding it tough to make ends meet.
With the cost-of living crisis deepening, the impact has been devastating for families like Sara's who were already finding it tough to make ends meet.
Poverty has always stood in Sara's way.
Poverty has always stood in Sara's way.
It is now even hard than ever for children like Sara to get the learning support they urgently need to succeed at school.
Even though her mum Amira tries to shield her from their financial situation, Sara carries the stress and worry with her to school every day.
Even though her mum Amira tries to shield her from their financial situation, Sara carries the stress and worry with her to school every day.
Education is one of the most powerful agents of change.
Education is one of the most powerful agents of change.
All children should have the chance of a new beginning this school year. And no child should miss out on the opportunity to fulfill their potential simply because poverty stands in their way.
Thankfully there is a proven solution.
You can help a child in need access the learning support they require to overcome the educational inequality they face every day.
Please donate today and give an Australian child in Sara's position the learning support they need to have a new start this school year.
YOU CAN HELP GIVE AN AUSTRALIAN CHILD LIVING IN DISADVANTAGE A FAIR GO
Launchpad into secondary education
When she reaches Year 6, our innovative Passport high school preparedness program will empower Sara to learn crucial, practical skills to help her transition to high school successfully.
Programs to develop essential skills
Sara can access help with her literacy and numeracy skills from dedicated and skilled volunteer tutors in our out-of-school Learning Club to help Sara catch up, keep up and build confidence with her schoolwork.
Mentoring support to build reading confidence
Our student2student program will match Sara with a trained buddy Sara own age for regular reading support sessions to build reading confidence.
