Great teachers change children’s lives  Nominations for the 2025 Schools Plus Teaching Awards supported by Commonwealth Bank are now open. Nominate a life-changing teacher or apply yourself! About the Awards Each year, Schools Plus with the support of some of Australia’s leading philanthropists chaired by David Gonski AC and in partnership with Commonwealth Bank, celebrates inspirationalLearn more >

Learn more >

7News Perth recently shone a spotlight on Cyril Jackson Senior Campus and their incredible Refugee and Migrant Youth Employability Program—an initiative we’ve been proud to support in the last year. At CJSC, 60% of students come from migrant and refugee backgrounds, facing challenges like language barriers and a lack of local networks. This program isLearn more >

Learn more >

For media enquiries please email hello@schoolsplus.org.au

Learn more >

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 >

Learn more >

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 >

Learn more >

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 >

Learn more >

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 >

Learn more >

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 >

Learn more >

Thank You for Subscribing Keep an eye on your inbox for our latest news, events and how we’re addressing education inequity. We believe every child has the right to the same opportunities to thrive in school and beyond. In 2024 we’ve supported 378 school communities and impacted the lives of over 76,000+ children and youngLearn more >

Learn more >

Our CEO Sherrill Nixon has been featured in an article in CEO Magazine discussing the ways in which business leaders can drive sustainable, meaningful change. She offers 5 key-steps to understanding community needs and measuring impact effectively.

Learn more >

Greg is a Managing Director at UBS with extensive experience leading some of the most complex M&A and capital markets transactions in the Asia Pacific region. He is currently Co-Head of Global Banking APAC, having previously been Global Co-head of Mergers & Acquisitions and various other roles during his 20+ year career at UBS. HeLearn more >

Learn more >

2024 Impact Report Our Impact Report shines a light on just some of the ways we are changing outcomes for kids in some of Australia’s most underserved communities.  With our incredible network of supporters and partnerships with dedicated principals and teachers we’ve created education opportunities for more than 76,000 children and young people in over 370Learn more >

Learn more >

Learn more >

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 children and young people in theLearn more >

Learn more >

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. Areyonga School, in the Northern Territory recognised this disconnect was a problem for many children, andLearn more >

Learn more >

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 in WA is a specialist school for students with high support and diverse needs, and Nico, Year 4, was one of the many non-verbal kids there whoLearn more >

Learn more >

Working together with the Stronger Smarter Engagement program, Tara Shire State College (TSSC) in QLD is enriching student’s experiences to strengthen culturally inclusive practices. Incorporating Indigenous perspectives into the curriculum through activities like journal writing, creating plans to address cultural issues, and delivering the Acknowledgement to Country has helped children to explore their cultural identityLearn more >

Learn more >

At four years old, Miles was excited to start kindergarten and his local school was looking forward to welcoming him. They had recognised the importance of building an early partnership with Miles and his family, to connect them with supports to give Miles a strong and successful start at school. The Gateway Learning Community ofLearn more >

Learn more >

Jacob’s transformation is a testament to Café 10, an innovative work experience program for Year 10-12 students at Warringa Park School in VIC. His mum says: “Jacob has learned so much. He has become really confident in the kitchen and tried to replicate everything he makes at school, at home. I have also noticed heLearn more >

Learn more >

Schools Plus and Google have joined forces to ensure young Australians are prepared for the future skills that they will need for 21st Century careers. In a partnership spanning three and a half years, disadvantaged schools from across the nation will be supported with innovative projects that empower children with tech, digital and critical thinkingLearn more >

Learn more >

In a community where almost one-third of kids fall behind in literacy due to language and learning challenges, Maxine, a five-year-old from Rokeby Primary School (RPS) in Tasmania, was no exception. The Literacy Strides project at RPS is a game-changer for kids like Maxine. By involving families and using play-based activities, the program is helpingLearn more >

Learn more >

As an area often affected by floods, members of the Kurri Kurri Learning Community (KKLC) in NSW are no strangers to hardship and the stress that comes with it. Levi, a Year 12 student at Kurri Kurri High School, had been disengaged and suspended multiple times. His behaviour was a clear sign that he neededLearn more >

Learn more >

With a deep history of trauma, Amelia, Year 6, was often disengaged at school. Specialist classes were especially challenging, and this took a toll on her confidence and outlook on life. The LEGO STEM Discovery program at Austins Ferry Primary School, TAS is not just about building objects, it’s about building character. Through hands-on learningLearn more >

Learn more >

With ‘gungambarr’ meaning ‘butterfly’ in Mamu culture, the Gungambarr Butterfly Project at Innisfail State College, Queensland is all about transformation. Blending Indigenous knowledge, digital technology, and entrepreneurship, the initiative has ignited a passion for learning, sustainability and culture in children and young people at the school, and has helped them to build valuable life skills.Learn more >

Learn more >