Brighter Futures, Autumn 2019

Program personalisation

Alternative pathways

Stephanie finished Year 10 with Cs across the board and a failed English result. Talking about Year 11, we found her passion for art and illustration. She is now studying a Certificate III in Visual Arts, building her skills in Adobe software, and her motivation has soared.

Rob was disengaging from school in Year 10 until his local Cadets program inspired him to aim for the Army Engineering Corps. In 2019 he is combining school with a Certificate I in Construction and a Certificate II in Engineering, plus lunchtime tutoring.

STEM

Skills for the future

Science, technology, engineering and maths open doors to careers in medicine, technology and the environment. Our support began with devices for bring-your-own-technology programs and remedial STEM tuition, and now includes coding camps out of school hours for students keen to learn more.

Support network

Communication is the key

Throughout 2018 we widened communication between students, parents and teachers. Aligning our learning goals with classroom goals made every resource count, and parents gained better tools to support study at home.

Students, in turn, became more active participants in their own education.

Make a difference

All kinds of support

Every month for ten years, Mr Wilson has sent a donation and a handwritten note. His gift varies from $2 to $40, and his commitment to give whatever he can humbles us every time.

For more than ten years, Lowes store teams and office staff have raised funds through national Father's Day and Christmas card campaigns, and spread the word about our work.

Educational progress

Generations who persevere

At 59, Louise, a disability pensioner in a rural town, became the sole carer of her 14-year-old grandson Nathan. With few options nearby, she enrolled him in a boarding school four hours away and met his teachers to tackle bullying and build his confidence.

Four years on, Nathan is in Year 12 with a B average, standing up for younger students and working as the top staff member at a local restaurant.