Supporting non-government organisations

Non-government organisations help to improve the educational opportunities and personal development of primary and secondary school students.

 

Overview

The Community Relations Program works in partnership with a number of local community non-government organisations to provide a range of services to students in state schools.

Financial assistance is provided to selected non government organisations by the Department of Education and Training who is responsible for:

• the development of service level agreements
• the promotion of community and non-government organisations in the delivery of educational services in state schools

Supported non-government organisations

Local community organisations that receive financial assistance from the Community Relations Program include:

• Parkerville Children and Youth Care Inc
• The Safety House Association Inc
• The Smith Family
• The School Volunteer Program Inc
• YouthCare (formerly Churches Commission on Education)
• National School Chaplaincy Program (NSCP)
• Dyslexia Speld Foundation Inc
• School Sport WA Inc
• Disability Access and Inclusion Plans
• Therapy Services

Outcomes

Funding of local community non-government organisations is provided to:

• support schools and districts to ensure students achieve the standards expected of them
• encourage student participation in engaging learning programs
• assist schools and districts in the effective management of student diversity
• provide programs that support development of safe, inclusive and supporting environments that are conducive to effective learning