EdConnect News and Stories
3,000 students to benefit from ‘Great at Eight’ Early Literacy Program
04/02/20253,000 students to benefit from 'Great at Eight' Early Literacy Program In 2025 and with the support of Telethon, the... Read More
Acting CEO Announcement
07/01/2025"The Board is delighted with the appointment and is confident that EdConnect will continue to flourish under this stewardship." An... Read More
Announcement from the CEO Desk
04/02/2025EdConnect set to grow and flourish in 2025 A Letter from the CEO It is with mixed emotions that I... Read More
EdConnect named Peel Community Group of the Year
11/12/2024EdConnect named Peel Community Group of the Year EdConnect Australia has been named Community Group of the Year at the... Read More
EdConnect and Alcoa Foundation Renew Partnership
03/12/2024Connecting Generations for School Success: EdConnect and Alcoa Foundation Renew Partnership EdConnect Australia announces an extension of their partnership with... Read More
Opening Doors Through Connection
26/11/2024Opening Doors Through Connection Recently Ardoch reached out to EdConnect and advised that sadly they won’t be continuing their programs... Read More
EdConnect Australia Aims National
28/08/2024EdConnect Australia aims national to assist 1 in 5 students at risk of disengagement from education* EdConnect Australia works in... Read More
2023 East Coast Award Winners Announced
26/06/2024Award Winners celebrated in annual ceremony on the East Coast In May, we celebrated our East Coast 2023 Volunteer Award... Read More
Community supporting educational outcomes, and more
08/05/2024Community supporting educational outcomes, and more Despite significant challenges in the education sector in recent years, including COVID-19, funding changes... Read More
Georgie Rose announced Pilbara Mentor of the Year
09/04/2024Georgie Rose announced Pilbara Mentor of the Year Port Hedland local Georgie Rose has recently been recognised as the EdConnect Pilbara... Read More
2023 WA Award Recipients Announced
02/04/20242023 Award Recipients Announced A huge congratulations to our 2023 WA award recipients. It was our pleasure to welcome 85 attendees... Read More
EdConnect Peel Volunteers reach close to 2000 students
16/07/2024Close to 2000 local students supported in Peel region in 2023 Last week, amidst smiles and shared stories, EdConnect Australia... Read More
East Coast, Term 1 event a wonderful success
01/04/2024East Coast Event a wonderful success EdConnect Australia was thrilled to host our first Victorian volunteer event at the William Angliss... Read More
Pilbara Mentors set to grow in 2023 and beyond
01/08/2023Pilbara Mentors Program set to grow in 2023 and beyond Last week, EdConnect Australia held a morning tea for interested... Read More
EdConnect Australia’s new CEO announced
20/04/2023After an extensive search, EdConnect Australia is pleased to announce Michael Pailthorpe as the organisation’s new CEO. Michael brings a wealth... Read More
WA Award Winners Announced for 2022
27/03/2023WA Volunteer Award Winners Announced for 2022 EdConnect Australia announced the winners of the 2022 WA Volunteer Awards, celebrating the outstanding... Read More
Retirement village residents forge connections with local school students
05/04/2023Retirement village residents forge connections with local students Port Phillip Village residents are being called upon to volunteer with students from... Read More
New Refurbished Maylands Office Officially Reopened
19/10/2022EdConnect Australia Open New Refurbished Office in Maylands EdConnect Australia formally reopened their refurbished Maylands Office with a celebration attended by... Read More
Containers for Change in support of EdConnect Australia
30/08/2022Containers for Change in support of EdConnect Australia As part of the Containers for Change program run in Western Australia, you... Read More
Cooloongup couple wins Peel volunteer award
27/03/2023Cooloongup couple wins Peel volunteer award EdConnect Australia has announced Terry and Liz Stevenson as the 2022 Alcoa Foundation Peel Volunteer... Read More
The Intergenerational school volunteer program benefits almost 1,000 students
14/12/2022The Intergenerational school volunteer program benefits almost 1,000 students The life-changing impact of EdConnect Australia volunteers on schools and students... Read More
Downturn in Volunteers Leads to Less Support for Local WA Youth
10/08/2022Downturn in Volunteers Leads to Less Support for Local WA Youth WA FOCUS A recent downturn in volunteers applying to EdConnect... Read More
WA Award Winners Announced for 2021
27/03/2023WA Award Winners Announced for 2021 Earlier this week, the 2021 WA Award Winners were announced by EdConnect Australia in a... Read More
Lotterywest Funding Allows New Volunteer Office Hub Fitout
30/03/2022Image Caption: Minister Stephen Dawson MLC (L), EdConnect Australia CEO Gerri Clay (M) and EdConnect Australia Board Deputy Chair Margaret Banks... Read More
Mentoring Event Proves Good for the Soul
22/03/2022Attendees Jessica Albers, Janine Cox and EdConnect Australia Pilbara Liaison Offcer Kay Corda Mentoring Event Proves Good for the Soul The... Read More
Annual Alcoa Celebration showcases variety of roles that make a difference
01/12/2021Annual Alcoa Celebration showcases variety of roles that make a difference The life changing impact of EdConnect Australia volunteers on local... Read More
Winner of the Pilbara Mentor 2021 Announced
03/11/2021Winner of the Pilbara Mentor 2021 Announced Guest, officials and volunteers at the Pilbara Awards 2021. In an amazing show of... Read More
Victorian Students Face Obstacles Never Seen Before
07/09/2021Victorian Students Face Obstacles Never Seen Before Experienced teacher, journalist, educational writer and producer Simon Garner will be sharing his expertise... Read More
Finding Meaning Through Volunteering Brings Mental Health Rewards
01/09/2021Finding Meaning Through Volunteering Brings Mental Health Rewards A new video has been released in the 'Words to Live By' series... Read More
EdConnect and Alcoa Foundation Renew Three Year Partnership
24/08/2021Image: EdConnect Liaison Officer Karen Barden, Alcoa Foundation Communications and Community Relations Ashley Wright, EdConnect volunteer Eric Bezwerchny and EdConnect CEO... Read More
Lotterywest funds new Virtual Mentoring Pilot Program
04/08/2021Lotterywest fund Virtual Mentoring Pilot Program Last year was full of challenges and opportunities, leading EdConnect to consider new and... Read More
Fogarty Foundation assist EdConnect to reach new training heights
20/07/2021Fogarty Foundation Assist EdConnect to Reach New Training Heights EdConnect welcome the support of the Fogarty Foundation in a new... Read More
Geelong Volunteers Gather By The Sea
30/06/2021Geelong Volunteers Gather By The Sea Earlier this week, fifteen Geelong Volunteers gathered at Cottage By the Sea in Queenscliff for... Read More
Pilbara Mentors Follow the Dream
05/07/2021Pilbara Mentors Follow the Dream The Pilbara Mentors, a program run by EdConnect Australia in partnership with Roy Hill Community... Read More
Supporting Students Through Education Transitions
22/06/2021Supporting Students Through Education Transitions Making the jump from primary to secondary school, or a campus change, can be a tough... Read More
New Board Member Welcome
22/06/2021Warm Welcome for New Board Member John Inverarity A warm welcome to our new Board Member John Inverarity. Well known... Read More
WA Volunteer Awards 2020
29/04/2021It was a wonderful evening of powerful stories, recognition and inspiration at the EdConnect Awards Ceremony which was held on Tuesday…
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Mentors make a difference to young lives.
29/01/2021Volunteer mentors are making a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people at schools in Port Hedland. Under the…
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“I can never thank my mentor enough for believing in me and listening.”
26/11/2020EdConnect Australia and Alcoa Foundation presented the impact of their partnership at an event for volunteers and schools on 25th of…
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EdConnect Volunteer Celebrates 20 Years of Service
12/10/2020September 2020 EdConnect volunteer, Julie Lawson, has described the joy of helping students overcome challenges and reach their potential after dedicating…
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A True Gentleman
12/10/2020June 2020 Former Falcon resident, Alan Thornton, has been posthumously recognised for his outstanding work with young people by being awarded…
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Westfield Hero Nominee – Reno Demicoli
01/09/2020Reno Demicoli is a 72 year-old volunteer with EdConnect who mentors students at Northern Bay College in Corio, Victoria. Demicoli has…
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Local Geelong Volunteer Receives Top Recognition
19/06/2020EdConnect Australia held their inaugural National Volunteer Awards Ceremony on Tuesday the 10th of June. It was a virtual event that reached a national audience of volunteers, supporters, school members,…
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A Year 6 Teacher’s Experience During Covid-19
18/06/2020“It was very challenging in March 2020, as it became clearly evident that schools were going to be implicated by Covid-19….
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A volunteer’s perspective during COVID-19
18/06/2020MEET TED HUDSON “Taking early retirement in 1998 after working thirty seven years as an administrative officer (clerk) with the Commonwealth…
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School Volunteers More Important Than Ever
12/05/2020MEDIA RELEASE May 2020 As we celebrate National Volunteer Week (18-24 May) and students transition back into the classroom EdConnect Australia…
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Growth in the Peel Region of WA
02/12/2019Alcoa Foundation and EdConnect Australia began working together in 2016 in order to establish and grow the EdConnect community volunteer program…
Read More2024 East Coast Volunteer Award winners announced
15/05/20252024 East Cost Volunteer Awards We celebrated our East Coast 2024 Volunteer Award winners at the Medway Golf Club on…
Read MoreOutstanding Dedication Recognised at EdConnect Australia Awards
01/05/2025Outstanding Dedication Recognised at EdConnect Australia Awards Two remarkable members of the EdConnect Australia community have been honoured at the 2025…
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Liz’s Story
23/07/2024The importance of community and kindness... Next year, our indomitable volunteer Liz will celebrate fifteen years of volunteering with EdConnect.... Read More
Sue & Richard’s Story
12/12/2023Celebrating 20 Years with EdConnect Sue and Richard Baldwin are no strangers to the world of volunteering, having spent their lives... Read More
Trudy’s Story
29/05/2024Receiving one of life's greatest joys... Volunteer Trudy McKenna has recently celebrated an amazing fifteen years of service volunteering with... Read More
Sam’s Story
15/05/2024Supporting students through compassion and good humour Volunteer Sam Cattermole has been assisting in a learning support role since October... Read More