Western Australia (Apr. 1 2025) – More than 150 students, educators, and special guests gathered at Southern River College in Gosnells on April 1 for an inspiring and hands-on STEM event presented by national education non-profit, Schools Plus in partnership with Google.org. Designed to spark curiosity and ambition in the next generation of tech leaders,Learn more >
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Helping young people to step confidently into the workforce
26 February 2025 7News Perth shined a light on Cyril Jackson Senior Campus and their incredible Refugee and Migrant Youth Employability Program – an initiative Schools Plus has been proud to support! At CJSC, 60% of students come from migrant and refugee backgrounds, facing challenges like language barriers and a lack of local networks. ThisLearn more >
ABC Radio Darwin interview with Sue Trimble
13 February 2025 Gunbalanya School principal, Sue Trimble speaks with ABC Radio Darwin about how their remote community, with support from Schools Plus, is working to expand digital learning opportunities for their children. She says:“With Schools Plus, we’ve actioned a whole heap of work around introducing students to the correct way of using it inLearn more >
Schools Plus and Paul Ramsay Foundation invest in the success of remote kids
Sydney, Australia (Feb. 12, 2025) – Recognising the urgent need to address educational inequity in rural and remote Australia so that all children have the opportunity to thrive, the Paul Ramsay Foundation (PRF) has provided Australian Schools Plus (Schools Plus) a $4.7 million grant over five years to shift the dial for kids who areLearn more >
AI Revolution Threatens to Deepen Education Inequality, Schools Plus Says
Sydney, Australia (Jan. 30 2025) – As artificial intelligence (AI) dominates national headlines this week, discussions about its transformative potential and societal impact are reaching a fever pitch. Amidst this crucial debate, experts warn that the AI revolution poses a significant threat to educational equity, potentially leaving children from rural and remote areas, and thoseLearn more >
Improving STEM Opportunities in Rural Communities
We’ve given children and young people in rural Australia more opportunities to build real-world skills like problem solving and critical thinking, thanks to a three-year partnership with St.George Foundation. Unfortunately, children and young people in rural Australia often don’t get the same kinds of STEM opportunities as their urban peers, so they often fall behindLearn more >
Australian Schools Plus’ Alumni Among Top 50 Global Teachers
Sydney, Australia (Jan 16. 2025) – Visionary educators and Schools Plus Teaching Awards Alumni, Brett Dascombe, of Wavell State High School in Brisbane and Rosie Connelly of Playford Primary School in Adelaide have been selected as two of the Top 50 finalists for the prestigious Varkey Foundation’s 2025 Global Teacher Prize. The Global Teacher PrizeLearn more >
Read our 2023 Impact Report
We are proud to release our 2022 Impact Report, showcasing our work to support students and schools over the past 12 months. With the support of our generous donors, we move one step closer to closing the education gap caused by disadvantage.
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