A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR YOUNG AUSTRALIANS
A Start in Life assists students without most of life’s necessities to seek a brighter future through education. For those students who are committed to advancing and broadening their educational and future horizons, we offer assistance which includes regular interactions with A Start in Life’s Student Assistance Team and access to a variety of resources, activities, experiences, workshops and coaching. ​Established over 100 years ago, we have extensive experience assisting students through programs which complement ‘in-school’ learning and extend the student. Through nurturing and igniting young minds, we encourage students to unlock their potential, broaden their horizons and pave the way for a brighter future.
7,000+
students assisted since our inception
200
students can now
be assisted
each year
3
programs of assistance for students
100 years supporting Australian youth
What we do
A Start in Life’s assistance is available to students from the first year of school through to the completion of tertiary studies. We help and encourage students without life’s necessities to seek a brighter future through education.
For those students who are committed to advancing and broadening their educational and future horizons, we offer assistance which includes regular interactions with A Start in Life’s Student Assistance Team and access to a variety of resources, activities, experiences, workshops and coaching.
​Established over 100 years ago, we have extensive experience helping students through programs which complement ‘in-school’ learning and extend the student. Through nurturing and igniting young minds, we encourage students to unlock their potential, broaden their horizons and pave the way for a brighter future.
We offer three programs of assistance:
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Learning for Success (Kindergarten to Year 12)
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Careers and Skills Development Scholarship (Years 9 and 10)
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Tertiary Program (TAFE and university students (first degree))
Who we support
A Start in Life assists Australian students who are committed to advancing and broadening their educational and future horizons, yet are limited by financial barriers.
Students must be enrolled in full-time and face-to-face study at a primary school, high school, university or TAFE within NSW or the ACT. They must be at least 4 years of age and under 25 years of age.
If you are interested in reaching your full potential and the above applies to you and/or your child, please apply for support.
If you are a school, educational or community organisation and know someone who would benefit from our assistance, please refer them to our website or ask them to contact us directly on (02) 9264 3017.
How you can help
Your donation will give a young person a start in life by ensuring the barriers to their education are removed, equipping each student to thrive and broaden their horizons.
In doing so, you are making a positive difference for current and future generations.
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Please support the work we do by making a donation to A Start in Life. All donations over $2 are eligible for tax deduction.
