A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR YOUNG AUSTRALIANS
About Us
Founded in 1923, A Start in Life is a small Australian charity which, for over 100 years, has helped young Australians improve their educational outcomes and access an education equal to their peers. Since our inception, we have helped over 7,000 young Australians facing disadvantage.
​Our Purpose
To assist students without life’s necessities to seek a brighter future through education.
We believe all youth deserve the opportunity to:
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Access to a quality education
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Have literacy, numeracy and creativity rich home environments
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Self discover values, interests, abilities and career opportunities
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Develop 21st Century skills
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Broaden their horizons and future trajectory
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Thrive
We strive to create lasting changes in the lives of these students, enabling them to reach their full potential academically, professionally and personally.
Our Assistance
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 to students:
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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))
Our Commitment
A Start in Life is committed to:
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Providing targeted support to address student's needs
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Continued engagement with students and families
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The careful stewardship of funds entrusted to us by supporters
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Good governance and risk management
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Rigorous, comprehensive and fair assessment practices