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Schools Plus tackles the most pressing challenges in education across five key focus areas.
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EVERY CHILD, EVERY OPPORTUNITY WELLBEING REPORT
In the wake of the pandemic and natural disasters, children’s wellbeing has become a top priority for schools across Australia. Now, Schools Plus is able to shed light on some of the solutions.
Education Inequity
Education improves lives and helps create a thriving society. A child’s education should not be dictated by their postcode or background. In Australia, children facing disadvantage are, on average, three years behind their peers.
OUR IMPACT TO DATE
$68 M+
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500,000+
students helped
1,800+
schools supported
STORIES OF IMPACT
Thriving, Not Just Surviving
Berri Regional Secondary College (SA) Putting wellbeing at the heart of education is crucial at Berri Regional Secondary College (BRSC). In response to the devastating impact of the River Murray floods and the ongoing challenges of COVID-19, the school established an onsite wellbeing hub – this lifeline has provided wellbeing services to over 400 childrenLearn more >
Learn more >A Maths Program where Culture Counts
Areyonga School (NT) They say that mathematics is a universal language, but to Nullah, a Year 4 Aṉangu student, it never felt this way. He always felt a disconnect between the maths taught in English, and the cultural concepts he connected with. “It has been wonderful to see the students engage in mathematical reasoning. TheyLearn more >
Learn more >Complimentary Communications
Coolbellup Learning Centre, WA Coolbellup Learning Centre’s (CLC) dedication to supporting non-verbal children knows no bounds, however COVID and funding challenges made it difficult to give students the support they needed. CLC is a specialist school for students with high support and diverse needs, and Nico, Year 4, was one of the many non-verbal kidsLearn more >
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