Our learning support and mentoring programs in 90 Australian communities directly help children in need achieve their goals through education.
View all programs Mentoring programs: pathways to the future
Many students living with poverty have lower career expectations than their classmates.1
If a young person is the first in their family to pursue tertiary education, they may not any adults who have studied at this level, to help guide them and provide career and study advice.
Students experiencing disadvantage are often less certain about their career options than their peers.2
Research also shows that students living with poverty generally have lower expectations about their chances of working in a highly skilled job after they leave school.<sup>1</sup>
Before this program, I thought there were only a few paths after school. Now I realise there are so many careers out there. It’s made me feel more confident about my future and what I might be able to achieve.
Many students have the ability and ambition to succeed, but they simply haven’t been exposed to the range of careers available. Giving them that visibility can change the trajectory of their lives.
Mentoring programs
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Growing Careers Project
The government-supported Growing Careers Project allows secondary students to participate in a number of careers programs. The project aims to help students explore the world of work and gain a more informed picture of their choices once they complete school.
Our learning programs
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs
Our work engages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in learning through education, life skills and role models, promoting culturally responsive practice. -
Arts programs
Providing students living with disadvantage access to arts programs to help support students'; engagement with school by increasing their creative skills, self-confidence, social networks and knowledge of post-school options. -
Community programs
We partner with government, schools, families, and other service providers to improve educational outcomes for children. -
Financial programs
We offer financial programs for parents facing disadvantage and an interactive high school program, building youth financial literacy, decision-making skills, and future awareness. -
School transition programs
Providing help for students transition from primary to high school by enhancing their skills, knowledge, and attitude for the new learning environment. -
Learning Clubs
After-school Learning Clubs give children help with literacy homework in a safe, supportive environment, encouraging children to better engage with their learning. -
Learning for Life
Learning for Life is an innovative, evidence-based program that supports students throughout their education to achieve positive long-term outcomes for young people experiencing disadvantage. -
Literacy programs
Providing resources and support to help children living with disadvantage achieve the required reading standard. -
Educators programs
The Connection brings educators together to strengthen leadership practice and improve outcomes for children and young people. -
Mentoring programs
Mentoring programs for students living with disadvantage that provide the encouragement they need to build aspirations for their future. -
Numeracy programs
We support early years educators and community professionals in building foundational math skills in children under their care. -
Work experience programs
We provide work experience programs for students living with disadvantage, to help them explore their future career options and potential job opportunities.