State Schools’ Relief

12/06/2026

A weighted platypus named Percy is helping Mansfield students heal
After the January bushfires, the impact on students didn’t just disappear once the fires were out.
At Mansfield Primary School, some students are still feeling anxious, triggered by sirens, helicopters or even weather updates.
That’s where we came in. Thanks to the incredible support of local Rotary clubs, we recently delivered sensory tools to help students feel calm, safe and ready to learn, including scoop chairs, fidget tools and even weighted toys (yes, including Percy the platypus).
These small things make a big difference. Because when a child feels supported, they can focus, participate and thrive at school.
Read the full story here: Supporting Mansfield’s children in the wake of January bushfires https://www.mansfieldcourier.com.au/news/education/supporting-mansfields-children-in-the-wake-of-january-bushfires-nb8496wi

Thank you to the Mansfield Primary wellbeing team and our generous community partners for making this possible.

State Schools’ Relief (SSR) visited Mansfield Primary School to officially hand over specialised sensory items

09/06/2026

Congratulations to Colin Axup, Deputy Chair of State Schools’ Relief on having been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the King's Birthday Honours List!
Colin is a dedicated education leader who has spent many years helping organisations grow stronger and supporting better outcomes for students and communities. He is passionate about building strong teams, supporting future leaders, and making sure organisations are ready for the future.
We’re grateful for Colin’s leadership and the positive impact he continues to make.

01/06/2026

We were delighted to attend the Government Schools Principals Conference in Melbourne last week.
The conference brought together school leaders from across Victoria to share ideas, learn from one another, and explore ways to better support students and school communities.
It was wonderful to connect with so many dedicated educators and talk about how we can continue working together to support students experiencing disadvantage.

26/05/2026

Bushfires can deeply impact school communities, and supporting students through recovery is so important.
Messages like this beautiful letter and thank you card from Mansfield Primary School truly mean the world to our team. They remind us why we do what we do every day.
We’re so grateful to have been a support to Mansfield PS during their bushfire recovery and to stand alongside their community when it mattered most.
Thank you Mansfield PS for the privilege of being able to assist.

22/04/2026

A massive thank you to the Kingston Charitable Fund — a Charitable Giving Fund of the Greater Melbourne Foundation https://www.greatermelbournefoundation.org.au/— for their generous grant.
Thanks to this support, State Schools’ Relief will be able to provide 21 iPads to specialist schools in the City of Kingston, helping students communicate, learn and engage more fully at school.
We’re incredibly grateful for your support and the positive difference this will make for students and their families.

16/04/2026

Know an amazing teacher? Nominate them for NEiTA 2026.
Nominations are now open for the 2026 National Excellence in Teaching Awards, celebrating teachers who make a lasting impact in classrooms and school communities across Australia and New Zealand.
🏆 Winners receive a $10,000 professional development grant, plus recognition at a gala awards ceremony in Melbourne this November.
Parents, students, principals and school leaders can all submit a nomination - because great teaching deserves to be recognised.
Nominations 👉https://www.neita.com close 30 June 2026.

The National Excellence in Teaching Awards (NEiTA) is the longest running, community based awards program that recognises teaching excellence in Australia and New Zealand. The NEiTA Foundation was founded in 1994 to deliver these awards and continues to be generously funded by Futurity Investment Gr...

13/04/2026

A big thank you to Bank First for spending time with the State Schools’ Relief team this month to help with our stocktake.
As a long‑term partner, Bank First continues to make a real difference, from supporting the supply of iPads to students in specialist schools, to lending a helping hand behind the scenes when it’s needed most.
We’re incredibly grateful for your ongoing support and partnership. Thank you Bank First!

10/04/2026

We’re pleased to share that State Schools’ Relief will be exhibiting at the National Education Summit.
The Summit brings together educators, school leaders, government and sector partners to explore ways to improve equity, access and outcomes for students. It’s a great opportunity to connect, share ideas and continue important conversations about supporting students experiencing disadvantage.
Our team will be there to talk about how we work alongside Victorian government schools, the programs we deliver to support students and families, and how working together across the sector helps ensure every child can attend school with confidence.
We’ll also be showcasing our social enterprise, which supplies quality school uniforms to schools and organisations. All profits from uniform sales are reinvested into our welfare programs, directly supporting disadvantaged students and their families.
If you’re attending the National Education Summit, we’d love to see you so please come and say hello.

05/03/2026

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25/02/2026