Public Education Foundation Ltd

The Public Education Foundation is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to supporting public education and providing financial and other assistance to public school students, teachers and parents. The Foundation doesn't exist to do the job of government and fund core subjects, but to support students with particular educational needs. We focus on removing the barriers to achievement created by social and economic disadvantage or discrimination, and work hard to enhance the value and reputation of public school education.

Address

PO Box 1393
Darlinghurst 1300
Sydney

Website: http://www.publiceducationfoundation.org.au

Contact

Name: Chief Executive Verity Firth

Phone: 02 9266 8681

Fax: 02 9244 5665

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Beneficiary Group

Students, teachers and parents of students attending public schools in Australia.

Projects in Progress

Our programs are only limited by the donations we receive. As an example, they include helping:

Refugee students finish years 11 and 12 or early tertiary study (Friends of Zainab Scholarships)
Retention of female students in years 11 and 12 science courses (Stellar Astronomy Scholarship for Girls)
Talented musicians attend the Conservatorium High School
Increase attendance and graduation rates for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
Fund programs to decrease the isolation experienced by young people in remote areas.

More information is available at http://www.publiceducationfoundation.org.au/Default.htm

CEO

The Hon. Verity Firth, Chief Executive

The Public Education Foundation is managed by a Chief Executive and is guided and supported by a voluntary and distinguished team which includes our Patron, Board of Directors and Public Education Ambassadors.

More information is available from our website: http://www.publiceducationfoundation.org.au/ourpeople.htm

Board Members

Jenni Neary - Chairperson (Director NSW Institute of Teachers, Member NSW Board of Studies)
Robin Low - Treasurer (Partner, Pricewaterhouse Coopers)
John Stanton - Director (CEO, Communications Alliance)
Prof. Fred Watson AM - Director (Astronomer-in-Charge, Anglo Australian Observatory)
Diane Giblin - Director (CEO - Australian Council of State School Organisations)
Libby Gleeson AM – Director (Children’s Author and Educator)
Peter Worland – Director (CEO, Axis Technology)
Jane Caro – Director (Writer, Novelist and Lecturer UWS)

For more information visit our website at http://www.publiceducationfoundation.org.au/ourpeople.htm

ABN

12 129 228 413

Tax Deductible

Yes

Wills and Bequests

A good education could be your greatest gift to the next generation. Much of our work is funded by the generous bequests people make in their wills. You can choose to make a general bequest or establish a specific trust. You can also honour a loved one by establishing a scholarship in their name.

Information about how to make a bequest is available on our website at http://www.publiceducationfoundation.org.au/bequest.htm

You can also download a copy of our Bequest Booklet from our website, phone us on (02) 9266 8681, email us at info@publiceducationfoundation.org.au or talk to your solicitor.

General Donations

Donations over $2 to the Foundation's Scholarship Fund are tax deductible. You can donate online from our website at http://www.publiceducationfoundation.org.au/donate.htm

You can also download a Donation Form from our website if you would like to make your gift by cheque.

Many donors make regular monthly payments through either direct debit or credit card.

The Foundation ensures that more than 90% of all money donated goes directly to scholarships.

Volunteering

Do you have some spare time? The Public Education Foundation has a small but growing volunteer program. Register your interest for when vacancies arise.

Information and an application form can be found on our website at http://www.publiceducationfoundation.org.au/volunteer.htm