Australian Schools Plus is a national not-for-profit that believes all children have the right to equal opportunities in their education. We enable all children to have an equal playing field so that they develop the skills they need, and the personal qualities and characteristics required to reach their full potential. We combine three interdependent components that work together to drive change. Place-Based approach We take a place-based and community-led approach to target the unique needs of children within a specific community. We engage a broad range of stakeholders including teachers, health practitioners and families to be active participants in the development and implementation of interventions because it is the community that knows its children best. Investment to effect change We support school communities with critical resources that help them to effect change. This includes a financial component to help access physical and professional resources as well as coaching to enable the project’s successful implementation and evaluation. Influencing Systems change Some of our larger-scale projects are now playing a key role in influencing systems change at a sector level with some projects incubated by Schools Plus expanded and scaled into mainstream educational programs. The impact of our work on children and school communities across Australia is made possible by our supporters. To make a donation or find out more, visit www. schoolsplus.org.au or call us at 02 8880 0296.
