EdConnect News and Stories
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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St Cecilia’s Catholic Primary School mentor wins top award
05/12/2019The Pilbara Mentors Awards Night was held on Tuesday the 26 November at the Junction in Port Hedland. Kirsten Thompson was…
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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…
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EdConnect helping Girls in STEM strive
28/11/2019EdConnect Australia held its first state event since the merger of TimeHelp and the Student Volunteer Program on Monday 11 November…
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Volunteer THANK YOU Morning Tea 2019
24/07/2019Annual THANK YOU Morning Tea for Volunteers On Thursday the 18th of July, volunteers gathered together to help EdConnect Australia celebrate…
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EdConnect Delivers Homework Club
05/06/2019The Clonard College Homework Club EdConnect Australia has entered in to a partnership project with Refugee Education Support Program (RESP) at…
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2019 Annual Awards Evening
14/05/2019EdConnect HONOURS VOLUNTEERS EdConnect Australia had an unprecedented turnout from the community for their Annual Awards Evening on Thursday the 2nd…
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Gary’s Story
03/08/2023Professional Leader and Engineer prioritises volunteering to assist youth in need In 2017, distinguished leader and chemical engineer Gary Frampton made... Read More
Stephen’s Story
11/07/2023Making a difference to our student's lives Stephen Klyen is an exceptional individual with a heart full of compassion, and... Read More
Vania’s Story
27/06/2023Finding purpose in volunteering A first generation Australian who found purpose in volunteering with EdConnect Australia, Vania Milton is passionate... Read More
Greg’s Story
27/06/2023Inspiring EdConnect volunteer assists students in social skill mentoring Meet Gregory, one of our inspiring 1,100 volunteers here at EdConnect... Read More
Diane’s Story
27/06/2023Assisting youth working through big emotions As per their Thursday routine, the literacy group students from Wentworthville Primary School gathered... Read More
Leonie’s Story
20/06/2023Continuing her journey in the education sector post-retirement Meet Leonie Cusick, one of the hundreds of compassionate EdConnect Australia volunteers... Read More
Christmas spirit across the generations
30/05/2023Christmas Spirit across the generations Through the Victorian Government Emerging Stronger Grant funding, EdConnect commenced a wonderful intergenerational program that... Read More
Easter Egg-citement for Retirees and Students alike
30/05/2023Easter Egg-citement for Retirees and Students alike Residents at Port Phillip Retirement Village were invited to join students from Altona... Read More
Building Community Connections through Emerging Stronger Grant
01/05/2023EdConnect Australia brings together Karoo Primary School and local retirement village As part of the Emerging Stronger grant from the... Read More
Peter’s Story
25/05/2023Peter steps into volunteering Earlier this year, local Waterford Valley residents are called upon to volunteer in local schools as... Read More
Bill’s Story
09/05/2023Bill makes the world a better place Kalamunda resident Bill Smith has been volunteering in a mentor role at Kalamunda... Read More
Barbara’s Story
05/04/2023Barbara has volunteered with EdConnect Australia since 2014 at Hollywood Primary School, Balga Senior High School and at Freshwater Bay PS,... Read More
Maureen’s Story
05/04/2023Maureen is a retired teacher, historian and writer and joined EdConnect as a volunteer in 2022 following a visit from local... Read More