The Giving Blog

30+ Education Charities in Australia

January 30, 2025 5:22 am

Explore a comprehensive list of education charities in Australia, each dedicated to creating equitable learning opportunities and empowering students nationwide. If you’re looking to donate, these organisations offer impactful ways to support causes like Indigenous education, special needs inclusion, and helping disadvantaged students thrive. For individuals and families seeking a structured and long-term way to support education-focused causes, establishing a Private Ancillary Fund (currently known as giving funds) can provide a flexible and tax-effective framework for strategic charitable giving in Australia.

Disclaimer

The following list includes various education charities and organisations across Australia. While we aim to provide accurate and up-to-date information, details such as services, governance, contact information, and availability may change. Please visit each organisation’s website and/or ACNC website for the latest updates and support options.

National Education Charities

  • The Smith Family – Website | Call: 1800 024 069
  • Australian Schools Plus – Website | Call: 02 8880 0296
  • Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria – Website
  • Life Education Australia – Website | Call: 02 8262 4300
  • Public Education Foundation Ltd – Website | Call: 02 7814 2806
  • Aurora Education Foundation Limited – Website | Call: +61 (02) 9310 8400
  • Skyline Education Foundation Australia – Website | Call: 1300 010 387
  • Tomorrow Today Education Foundation Ltd – Website | Call: (03) 5762 1211
  • Waratah Education Foundation – Website | Call: 0450543323

Education for Disadvantaged Students

  • Edmund Rice Foundation – Website | Call: 07 3621 9649
  • Ruby Tuesday Foundation – Website
  • Sister of Charity Foundation – Website | Call: +61 2 9367 1211
  • HER Africa – Website
  • A Start in Life – Website| Call: (02) 9264 3017

Indigenous Education Charities

  • Indigenous Literacy Foundation – Website | Call: 02 9280 0644
  • Grow Hope Foundation – Website
  • Australian Literacy & Numeracy Foundation – Website | Call: 02 9362 3388
  • Daystar Foundation – Website | Call: 02 9753 1600

Special Needs & Inclusive Education

  • AEIOU Foundation – Website | Call: 1300 273 435
  • CAN Community Support – Website | Call: 03 9347 7077
  • Action For People With Disability – Website | Call: +61 2 9449 5355
  • Outback Academy Australia – Website
  • Endeavour Foundation – Website | Call: 1800 112 112

Scholarships & Grants

  • Australian Rotary Foundation – Website
  • Christian College Geelong Foundation – Website
  • Country Education Foundation of Australia – Website | Call: 02 6362 3162

Community-Based Education Initiatives

  • READ Australia – Website
  • St Vincent de Paul Society in Tasmania – Website
  • Food Is Free Inc – Website
  • Save the Children Australia – Website | Call: 1800 76 00 11
  • Cool Australia Education Limited – Website | Call: 1300 853 810