Helping Hands Network Foundation
Supporting children in primary schools,including those impacted by limited access to knowledge and resources
We believe all children deserve the same access to education and development opportunities. We understand that there are many circumstances that may stand in the way of this. We are helping fill the gaps so that more children can lead happy and fulfilling lives.
Improving the lives of children
Helping Hands Network Foundation was established in 2011 to deliver Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services in Queensland schools. Since then, we have worked closely with the school communities we support and have developed a deep understanding of the challenges children and families face in the school environment. It has become increasingly evident that many children and families require a broader range of services than they are currently able to access.
Some children start school behind, stay behind in the years that follow, and leave school before finishing year 12. We know that children from low socioeconomic status backgrounds are more than twice as likely to be developmentally vulnerable when starting school compared to children from high socioeconomic backgrounds. Socioeconomic background also impacts the physical and mental health, employment prospects, community involvement and social welfare of young people. Helping Hands Network Foundation believes every child deserves equal access to quality education and a positive schooling experience, regardless of their background.
Along with continuing to deliver OSHC services in Queensland schools, the Helping Hands Network Foundation seeks to improve the lives of children, their families and their communities, across Queensland. To do this, we partner with local services and charities, and deliver tailored funding programs with an emphasis on supporting education, wellbeing, and social welfare.
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Learn moreMeet our team
We are a team of highly qualified individuals, with extensive collective experience in the education and childcare sectors in Australia. Above all, we are committed to helping children, families and school communities thrive. -
Learn moreOur current partners and projects
We are proud to partner with a number of leading charities and organisations to provide support and assistance to those children and families who need it most. -
Learn moreExplore our OSHC services
Helping Hands Network Foundation is a leading provider of Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) in Queensland, offering activities designed for every child. Learn about our programs and find your nearest centre today.