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Lockie’s behaviour has improved since Learning Club
It’s hard for a child to go to school and feel they can’t follow what is on the board. Lockie tried his hardest, but he couldn’t keep up. Eventually the frustration made him lose focus and he became disruptive in class. So Lockie joined one of our Learning Clubs and now his confidence is sky-high and he has a new outlook at school.
Learning Club helps Rhianah
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Safeer is beating language barriers through Learning Club
Changing schools is a big deal for any child. Safeer was only eight years old when he did this in a new country with a different language. He suddenly found himself behind at school.
Preston loves that people are looking out for his education
Preston’s almost in high school. I think it's going to be challenging for him. It was really hard for my husband and me. I really couldn't add up my maths properly and do stuff at school,” said Narelle, mum of Preston.
student2student improves Sam's reading
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Education Support Changed My Life: James’s Story
With a powerful message for Anti-Poverty Week, James Manton, an alumni of our Learning for Life program, shares his deeply personal story of growing up in disadvantage, the impact it had on his education and how the right support at the right time helped him turn his life around.
What I want for my children's education: Kelly's story
In our final conversation for 2024, we meet Kelly, a parent with two children on our Learning for Life program. Kelly reflects on the year that’s been, as cost-of-living pressures continue to take a heavy toll on families, and her aspirations for her children’s education.
Georgie Dent: fighting for every child to access early learning
Georgie Dent, CEO of The Parenthood, shares why universal access to quality, affordable early learning is essential to break cycles of disadvantage and support children, parents, and carers across Australia.
Gift in Will: support children in need beyond your lifetime
Read stories from families that left gifts in their wills and provided educational support to the children who need it most. Be inspired to leave your own legacy by giving a gift in your will to The Smith Family children’s charity.
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