This database of organisations and businesses provides teachers with a straightforward and efficient way to access funding opportunities for your school.
This year the ABC will return to the Flame Awards. The Flame Awards are run by ABC Classic FM in association with the 'Music. Play for Life' campaign, to showcase the most outstanding music programs in Australian schools. Find out more next year at www.abc.net.au/classic/flame
Membership entitles schools staff to discounted tickets, access to resource centre – French films, music, videos and DVD. Also discounts on Cds and books.
AMP has a strong record of community involvement through the AMP Foundation and sponsorships such as the Personal Best Program. For more info contact ampfoundation@amp.com.au www.amp.com.au Follow the link to 'Community'.
The Australian Mathematics Trust oversee a range of competitions for students of Mathematics including the Australian Mathematics Competition for the Westpac Awards and Mathematics Challenge for Young Australians plus a range of other competitions. www.amt.canberra.edu.au/events.html
The Education Foundation is a philanthropic trust that provides resources, role models and real life learning opportunities that engage and inspire children. An Opportunity Scholarship is a grant of up to $500 or up to $1000 that can be used to subsidise the cost of school-approved, curriculum-related programs for individual students who lack financial and practical resources.
HTA seeks to promote the study and teaching of History and to provide professional support for those working in the area of History education. Loads of information - teachers' scholarships, history competition and more. www.htansw.asn.au/
The Home Economics Institute of Australia is a national organisation with divisions in each state and territory. The mission of the Home Economics profession in Australia is to educate, inform, and to act as an advocate to government, industry and the community for families and households, so that individuals can make informed choices in order to enhance their everyday living.
King & Amy O’Malley Trust awards annual undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships for students applying for or enrolled in tertiary Home Economics or equivalent programs, such as Consumer Science, Family and Consumer Studies. See website for details - www.omalleytrust.com.au
Each year, scholarships from a fund established by the former NSW Cookery Teachers Association may be awarded to students originating from NSW Government School Institutions entering into a Teacher Education Program with the intention of becoming teachers of Design & Technology or equivalent (formerly Home Science) in NSW Government Schools. To be eligible for this award a student must have completed study and obtained a pass in the area of Food Technology, Hospitality and/or Design and Technology or equivalent at Higher School Certificate level. The award is currently for one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) per annum, tenable for a maximum of four years, pending continuation of study within the agreed discipline.
Through the Mitre 10 Junior Landcare Grants Program, any school or organisation that would like to involve their students in landcare projects, in conjunction with local landcare groups, can apply for grants to assist them with the cost of their projects. www.landcareonline.com/page.asp?pID=86 Scroll down to Mitre 10 logo.
Since 1987 NAPCAN Foundation (The National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect) has been the central player in building reliable national and local networks to promote positive and practical actions to stop child abuse. Runs two writing competitions for schools students.
Since 1987 NAPCAN Foundation (The National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect) has been the central player in building reliable national and local networks to promote positive and practical actions to stop child abuse. Runs two writing competitions for schools students.
The National History Challenge is a research-based competition for students. It gives students a chance to be an historian, investigating their community and exploring their own past. It emphasises and rewards quality research, the use of community resources and effective presentation.
As part of National Youth Week there will be five National Talent Competitions – RockIT, WriteIT, ShootIT, DesignIT and SnapIT – will be held as a way of unearthing some of Australia’s youngest and most dynamic musicians, writers, film-makers, designers and photographers. Visit the website for details
The NSWAGTC is an open association (incorporated in the state of New South Wales, Australia) for people who share a common interest in gifted and talented children, with a particular focus on NSW and the ACT. Site lists contacts for a variety of competitions for several key learning areas.
Organise a site at your school where the kids can plant native seedlings. Help us to educate kids about the importance of planting and maintaining native trees. You can download information on how your school can get involved. www.planetark.com.au/treeday/schools
