The latest research shows that around 12% of Australians live in extreme poverty. Well-resourced education with personalised support can break the cycle of intergenerational poverty.
Educating girls provides the key foundation for a productive life, which is why the Australian government and the UN have both identified girls’ education as a strategic development priority.
Education is power
The latest research shows that 12% of Australian children live below the poverty line.
Our program educates girls living with disadvantage, with the aim of improving the representation of women in Australian leadership across all sectors of society. Diversity in leadership improves societal and economic outcomes for us all. Our ambition is to support 8,000 scholars with Harding Miller scholarships by 2035.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
Help break the vicious cycle of poverty
Educating girls works to break the vicious cycle of poverty. Girls who are supported with equipment, money for resources, tutoring and coaching are more likely to complete high school and undertake further education after school.
For each additional year of education, a woman’s income will increase by up to 25%. Women who are mothers are more likely to invest in their children’s education and wellbeing, and support their studies.
The education and success of girls leads to a more prosperous and equitable society. It raises families out of poverty and accelerates economic development.
The foundation is a registered charity in Australia, recognised as a Public Benevolent Institution advancing the cause of education.
Donations are tax-deductable with 100% going directly to the scholarship recipients.
Department of Education Western Australia
151 Royal Street, East Perth WA 6004
(08) 9264 4111
https://www.education.wa.edu.au/
Department of Education South Australia
Kaurna Country – 31 Flinders Street, Adelaide SA 5000
(08) 8226 1000 / 1800 088 158
https://www.education.sa.gov.au/
Department of Education Tasmania
4 Salamanca Place, Hobart TAS 7000
1800 816 057
https://www.decyp.tas.gov.au/
Department of Education Victoria
2 Treasury Place, East Melbourne VIC 3002
‘Department of Education’
GPO Box 4367
MELBOURNE, Victoria 3001
https://www.vic.gov.au/office-locations-department-education#central-office
Department of Education Northern Territory
55/59 Mitchell Street, Darwin City NT 0800
(08) 8999 5659
https://education.nt.gov.au/
Department of Education New South Wales
105 Phillip Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
1300 679 332
https://education.nsw.gov.au/
Department of Education Queensland
30 Mary Street, BRISBANE QLD 4000
13 QGOV (13 74 68)
https://education.qld.gov.au/contact-us
Australian Capital Territory Education Directorate
‘Department of Education’
GPO Box 158, Canberra ACT 2601
02 6205 5429
https://www.act.gov.au/education-and-training
