Our learning support and mentoring programs in 90 Australian communities directly help children in need achieve their goals through education.
View all programs How poverty holds Australians back
-
1.2 million
Australian children and young people are living in poverty today.1 -
30% lower
Year 12 completion rate when students experience disadvantage.2 -
2+ years behind
in reading and maths by Year 9.3
Break the cycle of disadvantage.
Your support gives children what they need to succeed.
Your sponsorship provides educational support to children who might otherwise struggle due to a lack of resources. Once you sign up, you’ll be giving a child access to:
-
Essential school supplies
-
Ongoing mentoring, guidance and career support
-
Access to learning programs
Sponsoring is simple – and powerful.
Here’s how it works:
1. Get matched with a child in need: We’ll connect you with a student who could benefit most – or you can personalise your sponsorship by choosing a child’s age, gender and where they live in Australia. Every child is matched with two sponsors, to ensure your support has the greatest impact.
2. Receive your welcome pack: Once you sign up, we’ll send you a welcome pack with your student’s profile and everything you need to know about the sponsorship program.
3. Stay connected: You’ll receive regular updates and progress reports, so you can see the difference your sponsorship makes over time.
2. Receive your welcome pack: Once you sign up, we’ll send you a welcome pack with your student’s profile and everything you need to know about the sponsorship program.
3. Stay connected: You’ll receive regular updates and progress reports, so you can see the difference your sponsorship makes over time.
Important
From 1 January 2027, the cost of sponsoring a child will change from $58 to $61 per month. This supports families with the rising costs of school essentials and ensures students can continue to access the personalised support and tailored learning programs they need to make the most of their education.
Change a life for less than $2 a day
At just $58 per month – less than $2 a day – you can dramatically enhance a child’s future.
Your sponsorship, combined with that of another sponsor, makes an even greater impact.
$58
/ month
Tax deductible
Sponsor now
See the real difference you’re making
As a sponsor, you'll receive:
- Personalised welcome pack with your sponsored child's story and profile
- Updates and reports showing how your support is helping
- Personal letters or drawings from your sponsored child (optional)
- Annual program impact summaries
- Tax-deductible receipt issued annually for your sponsorship donations
All of your donation directly benefits your student
When you sponsor a child, all of your donation goes towards helping your sponsored student at school and beyond. Your $58 monthly donation is broken down to provide:
36%
School essentials
34%
Access to additional learning support
30%
Local, personalised support
36%
34%
30%
Find out more about how sponsorship works
1 2020 Poverty in Australia ACOSS/UNSW Report.
2 Sonnemann, J., Hunter, J. (2023) Tackling under-achievement. The Grattan Institute
3 2008 Review of Australian Higher Education Final Report. Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
* Names, family details and associated images have been changed to protect the family’s identity.