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Tony Cook PSM
Tony is Secretary of the Australian Government Department of Education, having previously held the position of Deputy Secretary of the Higher Education, Research and International Group. Prior to commencing with the department, Tony was the Director General of the Department of Education, Queensland between April 2018 and September 2021. Tony previously held the role asLearn more >
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Our Programs
We partner with school communities to enable more opportunities for children and young people to thrive.
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FIRST NATIONS
To ensure that First Nations Australian students have the best chance to succeed, schools must embrace and celebrate their students’ cultures. Projects that successfully champion student culture often lead to increased engagement from students, their families and the community.
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CORE SKILLS: STEM
An estimated 75% of jobs in the fastest-growing industries require workers with STEM skills, but the numbers of Australian students studying science and maths in high school are dropping. This is further exacerbated by an inequality in access to technology-based learning for students in low SES and remote areas.
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CORE SKILLS: LITERACY & NUMERACY
Literacy and numeracy are the fundamental building blocks of a child’s education and key to a thriving society. Projects to address this include professional development for teachers, workshops for parents and evidence-based programs to improve the literacy and numeracy skills of students from Kindergarten through to high school.
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STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Bushfires, drought and COVID-19 have had a significant impact on students. Schools have requested funding to introduce mental health programs, trauma-informed teaching practices, outdoor learning and community spaces and community liaison officers to support students and families.
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Our Supporters
Sherrill Nixon
Sherrill Nixon is the CEO of Australian Schools Plus. As the second employee to join the organisation in its start-up phase, she has been instrumental in the development of Schools Plus’ successful strategy and programs that have led it to support over 550,000 children in 1800 schools in its first ten years. Prior to herLearn more >
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Belinda Wall
BA, Dip Ed, University of Wollongong | MA, Macquarie University Belinda Wall is Director, Employee Performance, Professional and Ethical Standards. Belinda has had broad and extensive experiences within Public Education which has positioned her as a leader within the education community. Belinda has held various positions in a career spanning over 30 years. Belinda hasLearn more >
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Catherine Brenner
Catherine has been in the business community for more than 25 years as a senior investment banker and as a non-executive director and chair in the education, arts, health, community, manufacturing, fast moving consumer goods, financial services, property and building materials sectors. She is the proud daughter, granddaughter and sister of school teachers. Current rolesLearn more >
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Is our school eligible to use the platform?
Eligible schools must have an ICSEA value (Index of Community Socio-Education Advantage) under 1000. You can check your school ICSEA here. If your school is above 1000 and you are interested in fundraising to support a school in a disadvantaged location, please get in touch with Schools Plus and we can discuss your options.
Learn more >What types of projects can I register?
Projects eligible for consideration must lead to improved, measurable outcomes for students in schools facing disadvantage. Schools Plus is unable to facilitate funding for core curriculum and activities already funded by government, office equipment, academic research, retrospective funding, or school fees.
Learn more >Can we raise funds for a charity?
No. The Fundraise Yourself platform may only be used by to raise funds for schools with an ICSEA below 1000.
Learn more >How much can you raise?
There is no cap on the amount of money you can raise on the platform. If this is your first time fundraising, we recommend starting with a project between $2,000 and $10,0000.
Learn more >Can I sell raffle tickets, event tickets (e.g. trivia night), t-shirts, etc. via Fundraise Yourself?
No. If a donor receives anything in return (e.g. material benefit, advantage, right or privilege) for their donation, it is not considered tax deductible.
Learn more >Does it cost anything to use the platform?
There is no direct cost to schools to use the platform to raise funds. When a donation is made to your project, a 5% contribution fee will apply and will be taken automatically at the time of donation. This fee will support Schools Plus’ work with schools, allowing us to maintain the platform, provide resources and administer the funding. StandardLearn more >
Learn more >What happens if we don’t reach our goal?
You will receive all donations to your project, even if you don’t hit your target. It’s important to set your target at an achievable level to build credibility with your supports. If your campaign doesn’t raise enough to totally fund your project, we can discuss with you the best way to direct your donations.
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