What We Do - Australian Schools Plus

Schools Plus exists to help close the education gap caused by disadvantage. We empower schools in disadvantaged communities with funding, coaching and resources to create lasting change, which helps students succeed. Our vision is that all young Australians reach their potential through access to a great education.

HOW WE DRIVE CHANGE >

1200+

schools supported

340,000+

students benefitted

OUR IMPACT

In the last 7 years, Schools Plus has directed over $36m in funding to support strategic school projects that help students reach their full potential. Learn more >

OUR PROGRAMS

FAIR

EDUCATION

Fair Education operates in NSW, Queensland and Victoria and focuses on initiatives that encourage family and community engagement. Teachers and schools are supported over a 3 year period.

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SMART

GIVING

Our Smart Giving program supports teachers and schools across Australia with funding, coaching and other resources to support a variety of initiatives addressing areas such as STEM, mental health, literacy and numeracy, student engagement, teaching practice, embracing First Nations Australians’ culture, and family engagement.

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TEACHING

AWARDS

The Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards, an initiative Schools Plus runs in partnership with the Commonwealth Bank, celebrate great teaching and leadership in schools across Australia, recognising those who innovate, inspire and create change for their students.

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SCHOOL-LED FUNDRAISING

Our school-led fundraising platform enables eligible schools to raise funds for their projects. The platform is free to use. Donations can be collected online and are tax-deductible.

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