Dymocks Children's Charities

05/06/2026

Austins Ferry Primary School is experiencing exciting changes in its library, with students now benefiting from a refreshed reading space and hundreds of brand-new books through our Library Regeneration Program.

With a limited annual budget of just $1,500, the donation of more than 490 books has helped the school significantly update its collection and provide students with more relevant, engaging reading material.

Students have already been getting involved, stamping new books, exploring fresh titles, and discovering new series to love.

Read the full story on our website -
https://www.dymockschildrenscharities.org.au/latest-news/school-spotlight-austins-ferry-ps

04/06/2026

For more than eight years, students at Warilla North Public School hadn’t seen a library refresh.

With a budget of less than $500 a year, keeping books current and engaging was a challenge. But after receiving brand-new books through Dymocks Children’s Charities, borrowing rates doubled, and students rediscovered excitement around reading.

For many children, the school library is their only access to books.

Help more schools like Warilla North this EOFY.

🔗- https://www.dymockschildrenscharities.org.au/donate?utm_source=socials&utm_medium=post5&utm_campaign=tax_appeal_2026

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

Big things - little readers 📚

We’ve teamed up with Dymocks Children's Charities to deliver books into local Port Macquarie schools - and we're so excited to see the joy, imagination, and inspiration they bring to our community 💛

Learn more this about meaningful organisation | https://www.dymockschildrenscharities.org.au/

03/06/2026

Our Board spent the day rolling up their sleeves alongside the team at Dymocks Children’s Charities.

From packing brand-new books for our literacy programs to sharing insights and guidance, it was a valuable, hands-on opportunity to connect with the work happening across the organisation, all with a shared goal of helping more children access books and literacy support.

We’re incredibly fortunate to have a Board that is not only strategic in their leadership but genuinely engaged and invested in supporting both our programs and our people.

02/06/2026

Fresh books, full shelves, and plenty of new stories waiting to be discovered!

Happy reading East Derwent Primary School JRLF 📚💙

02/06/2026

A renewed love of reading at Tooleybuc Central School

At this small rural school with 117 students, more than 350 brand-new books were introduced through our Library Regeneration Program, helping to refresh and expand their library collection.

Students are now borrowing more frequently, choosing to read during breaks, and sharing book recommendations with their peers. One Year 7 student who previously rarely borrowed books discovered a graphic novel series from the new collection and went on to read the entire series within weeks. He now visits the library weekly and confidently recommends titles to friends.

It’s a clear example of how access to engaging, relevant books can transform reading confidence and enjoyment.

Read the full story on our website.
https://www.dymockschildrenscharities.org.au/latest-news/school-spotlight-tooleybuc-central-school

01/06/2026

Some Australian schools are running without a library budget.

1 in 5 disadvantaged schools report they have no funding for books. Nearly half are working with less than $1,000 a year.

That means many children are learning in libraries with outdated or limited resources, and for some, it’s their only access to books.

Every child deserves stories that spark curiosity, imagination, and a love of reading.

💬 In conversation with and Melanie Smith, General Manager for Dymocks Children’s Charities.
 

Donate to the Dymocks Children’s Charities Tax Appeal before 30 June to ensure every child has access to books.

31/05/2026

We love seeing schools celebrate NSS - Thank you for sharing Binnaway Central School 📚💙

31/05/2026

Nothing better than sharing a story! Happy reading Ulmarra Public School 📚💙