Help get kids back to school!

Give the gift of hope this Christmas by supporting vulnerable kids like Ryan who might otherwise give up on school and life.

The mental health crisis across Australia has caused a surge in school refusal. Thankfully, Kids Hope helps get troubled kids like Ryan back to school when other measures fail.

We need your help to reach more kids like Ryan. Will you join us by giving generously this Christmas?

The numbers speak for themselves

of teachers

say Kids Hope improves the emotional health and wellbeing of children.

of mentors

say Kids Hope helps a child form positive social relationships.

of teachers

would recommend Kids Hope for other students.

Some kids have it tough

Every child needs to be supported and valued. But sometimes life doesn’t work out that way.

Jay-Ellen’s parents lost their jobs during Covid and food was very scarce. She now has ongoing anxiety about food.
Sam doesn’t speak to anyone—teachers or other kids, since his Mother died.
Abdul has recently moved to Australia. At home, things are tense, and when he’s at school, he feels like he doesn’t fit in.
Maria’s mum is often unwell, so she needs to shop, cook and keep things going at home. There’s no time to do her homework or be a kid.

You can be their champion!

Kids Hope changes lives

You can be a child’s champion. Imagine the impact when a child realises they matter to you. Through one-to-one mentoring, kids experience love and belonging and in turn find new confidence. Their learning improves, they develop positive relationships and hope for a better future is ignited.

One Mentor. One child. One hour a week. The impact… immeasurable!

Children’s Success Stories

We are so privileged to hear the stories of transformation in children’s lives. Here are a couple.

Alex's story

Alex had been labelled the most difficult boy at school. His home life was full of challenges and dysfunction.

Ryan’s story

Ryan was a 10-year-old boy who, due to trauma and a challenging family situation refused to come to school.

Partner with us and bring hope to kids

Churches

Partner with a local primary school by providing volunteer mentors who spend one hour per week at school with a vulnerable child. Make an ongoing difference to kids, and create strong, healthy community connections.

Schools

Make the most of a proven, professional mentoring program that empowers at-risk children by developing wellbeing
and academic success. This easy-to-implement program will benefit your whole school community.

What our Partners say

“It is in my opinion one of the most successful community partnerships happening within our education system and I am pleased that it is being implemented in schools all over Australia.”

“I think what's happening through our KIDS HOPE program excites me and our church more than any other outreach or community connection opportunity we have.”

“We saw massive improvements in the student’s confidence, resilience and work ethic. Kids Hope is without a doubt one of our most valued welfare programs.”

“One of the most positive programs for community connection and support was Kids Hope. First, it was a very constructive link to the local school. Secondly, we had much feedback about the influence of mentors on kids. Finally, we regularly heard how volunteers were encouraged.”

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