State Schools’ Relief (SSR)
Available for children at public schools only. Accessed via the principal or wellbeing coordinator/chaplain only.
Includes: Uniforms, graphing calculators and steel capped work boots for senior students.
Uniforms
The SSR program provides: uniforms, sports uniforms, socks, underwear and foot wear to children who are primary or secondary students attending public schools and whose families may be experiencing disadvantage and are unable to afford to pay for those items themselves. There is no criteria for this program and a concession card is not required.
The Sustainable School Shop
Buy and sell second hand uniforms, calculators, musical instruments, sports gear, uni books and more.
Calculators
SSR now provides graphing calculators for senior students completing science, math, technology and engineering. Applications made via school welfare team online.
Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF)
The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) is means tested or available to concession card holders to help families cover the costs of camps etc . It is paid to the school and you apply via a form to the school that can be downloaded. This funding will be available in 2018 and is $125.00 for primary students and $225 for secondary school children.
Artists for Kids Culture (AFKC)
Artists for Kids Culture provide funds for children aged from 5 years -18 years. Funds are provided for those experiencing hardship for: music, sport, art, cultural activities, camps and personal development. Scholarships are also available.
The Smith Family
The Smith Family is an Australian, independent non-profit children's charity whose goal is to create opportunities for disadvantaged children and their families and encourage them to participate more fully in society, using education as a key tool.
NILS Loan
There is a NILS interest free loan scheme for half yearly and yearly students to assist with school needs such as materials and travel for secondary students via Travellers Aid. You need to phone them on Ph 03 9654 2600.
National Debt Helpline
Free financial counselling.
Family Reconciliation Mediation Program (FRMP)
FRMP have brokerage available for young people 16 years – 25 years for those who are homeless or at risk of Homelessness. The applicant needs to have a case plan that addresses either: family mediation; reconciliation or recovery from family conflict. This brokerage can fund counselling and therapeutic interventions (up to 10 sessions with a psychologist or counsellor etc) and art/music therapy. For more information please see the FRMP website.
Family Violence Flexible Support Packages
For women and children who may be experiencing family violence. This program requires a case plan, risk assessment and application to the local family violence service. These packages can be done individually for children. The package can fund: childcare, education costs- fees, books, equipment, uniforms, material aid and travel. Contact your closest family violence service and ask for the worker overseeing this program and an application form.
Victorian Eyecare Service
For assistance with low cost eye wear.
The Ardoch Guide
Financial assistance for children
Available for children at public schools only. Accessed via the principal or wellbeing coordinator/chaplain only.
Includes: Uniforms, graphing calculators and steel capped work boots for senior students.
Uniforms
The SSR program provides: uniforms, sports uniforms, socks, underwear and foot wear to children who are primary or secondary students attending public schools and whose families may be experiencing disadvantage and are unable to afford to pay for those items themselves. There is no criteria for this program and a concession card is not required.
The Sustainable School Shop
Buy and sell second hand uniforms, calculators, musical instruments, sports gear, uni books and more.
Calculators
SSR now provides graphing calculators for senior students completing science, math, technology and engineering. Applications made via school welfare team online.
Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF)
The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) is means tested or available to concession card holders to help families cover the costs of camps etc . It is paid to the school and you apply via a form to the school that can be downloaded. This funding will be available in 2018 and is $125.00 for primary students and $225 for secondary school children.
Artists for Kids Culture (AFKC)
Artists for Kids Culture provide funds for children aged from 5 years -18 years. Funds are provided for those experiencing hardship for: music, sport, art, cultural activities, camps and personal development. Scholarships are also available.
The Smith Family
The Smith Family is an Australian, independent non-profit children's charity whose goal is to create opportunities for disadvantaged children and their families and encourage them to participate more fully in society, using education as a key tool.
NILS Loan
There is a NILS interest free loan scheme for half yearly and yearly students to assist with school needs such as materials and travel for secondary students via Travellers Aid. You need to phone them on Ph 03 9654 2600.
National Debt Helpline
Free financial counselling.
Family Reconciliation Mediation Program (FRMP)
FRMP have brokerage available for young people 16 years – 25 years for those who are homeless or at risk of Homelessness. The applicant needs to have a case plan that addresses either: family mediation; reconciliation or recovery from family conflict. This brokerage can fund counselling and therapeutic interventions (up to 10 sessions with a psychologist or counsellor etc) and art/music therapy. For more information please see the FRMP website.
Family Violence Flexible Support Packages
For women and children who may be experiencing family violence. This program requires a case plan, risk assessment and application to the local family violence service. These packages can be done individually for children. The package can fund: childcare, education costs- fees, books, equipment, uniforms, material aid and travel. Contact your closest family violence service and ask for the worker overseeing this program and an application form.
Victorian Eyecare Service
For assistance with low cost eye wear.
The Ardoch Guide
Financial assistance for children