NEWS AND MEDIA

New Refurbished Maylands Office Officially Reopened

19/10/2022

EdConnect 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

30/08/2022

Containers for Change in support of EdConnect Australia As part of the Containers for Change program run in Western Australia, you... Read More

Downturn in Volunteers Leads to Less Support for Local WA Youth

10/08/2022

Downturn 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

25/05/2022

WA 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

30/03/2022

Image 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

22/03/2022

Attendees 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

01/12/2021

Annual 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

03/11/2021

Winner 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

07/09/2021

Victorian 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

01/09/2021

Finding 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

24/08/2021

Image: 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

04/08/2021

Lotterywest 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

20/07/2021

Fogarty 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

30/06/2021

Geelong 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

05/07/2021

Pilbara 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

22/06/2021

Supporting 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

22/06/2021

Warm 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

29/04/2021

It was a wonderful evening of powerful stories, recognition and inspiration at the EdConnect Awards Ceremony which was held on Tuesday…

Mentors make a difference to young lives.

29/01/2021

Volunteer mentors are making a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people at schools in Port Hedland. Under the…

“I can never thank my mentor enough for believing in me and listening.”

26/11/2020

EdConnect Australia and Alcoa Foundation presented the impact of their partnership at an event for volunteers and schools on 25th of…

EdConnect Volunteer Celebrates 20 Years of Service

12/10/2020

September 2020 EdConnect volunteer, Julie Lawson, has described the joy of helping students overcome challenges and reach their potential after dedicating…

A True Gentleman

12/10/2020

June 2020 Former Falcon resident, Alan Thornton, has been posthumously recognised for his outstanding work with young people by being awarded…

Westfield Hero Nominee – Reno Demicoli

01/09/2020

Reno Demicoli is a 72 year-old volunteer with EdConnect who mentors students at Northern Bay College in Corio, Victoria. Demicoli has…

Local Geelong Volunteer Receives Top Recognition

19/06/2020

EdConnect 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,…