Victorian students of African heritage, including those in Sunbury and Macedon Ranges, will be able to access extra support through grants for homework clubs.
Education Minister Ben Carroll announced on October 26, that applications for grants of up to $100,000 to run clubs next year are open.
The homework club grant initiative will provide funding to community organisations working in partnership with school communities, to deliver homework clubs, after school activities and parent engagement activities next year.
“We’re extending this program because we’re passionate about giving every young person the best opportunity to reach their potential,” Mr Carroll said.
“The evidence shows that these clubs are helping students and families to better understand, engage and succeed at school, which is setting students up with the skills they need to thrive in life.”
The grants are open to community organisations who have worked with African-Victorians and school communities.
The program offers safe, inclusive and culturally appropriate spaces for African-Victorian young people and their families to meet and work on schoolwork, as well as build relationships by connecting with other Victorian families of African heritage.
It also aims to help families understand the processes and systems within schools so they can better support their children as they progress through their education.
More than 1300 students have enrolled in these homework clubs since they were launched in June 2020.
Feedback has shown students are more confident and positive about school, and parents more engaged in their children’s education.
Applications for 2024 are now open and will be accepted until November 24.
Details: schools.vic.gov.au/homework-club-grant-initiative
