Access to education is such an important issue and something I am passionate about.

Adele Rhodes

Teacher Presence & Community Spirit Foundation

To support children in remote communities to access the education they deserve. 

Alannah McCormack

Alice Ryle

Teacher Presence & Eat Up

Ally How

Teacher Presence Berry Street

Amanda Carolan

Amanda Varga

Amber Lyons

Andrea  Frixou

Andrea Jackson

Andrew Brown

As a teacher I try to model compassion and kindness towards others. As much as I love the sentiments of end of year gifts from the families I teach, I know the money used to purchase these gifts can help others who most need it.

Andy McKellar

Teacher Presence & Operation Toilets

I love that through this charity girls can now get an education because of a toilet, that is just amazing to me. I’m all about equality and I’m glad that girls in India are just as worthy  as boys to be educated.

Angela Keane

I believe that education changes the world, opens doors and creates a brighter future. By supporting the Community Spirit Foundation, I am hoping to support indigenous children to reach their full potential. Thanks for your support.

Anne Hibbert

Antoinette Galioto

Today we are so lucky to teach and be part of a child’s life as they move through school. Receiving presents at the end of the year is just beautiful but what’s even better is helping as many people as we can experience what we are able to have each and every day. Thank you for being part of this very special initiative with me.

Beck  Young

It’s great to support families and give back to the communities in need. This is a fantastic initiative that I feel lucky to be a part of. Helping others and showing kindness. 

Belinda  Semos 

Because a great meal to me means family and friends gathered together sharing moments and making memories. Good food is where happiness starts for me and I believe that for others too.

Ben Williams

To help support Berry Street Education Model, a great cause.

Benjamin Lannen

To help support and give more opportunities to others. 

Beth O'Donnell 

To make a difference in even a small way! 

Caeleigh Osborne

Caitlin Hurly

Cameron Witt

Berry Street does incredibly important work supporting youth around Australia, making impactful and life long change for them. 

Cara Forte

I am fortunate enough to to work in a wonderful community school in the outer suburbs of Melbourne where there is an abundance of schools offering local children an education. I feel that all children have the right to an education to help support them towards achieving their dreams, even those children in remote First Nations communities.
Thank you for choosing to empower another brilliant mind.

Christie Ross

To make the world a better place for everyone

Claire Harvey-Beavis

Hello, I’m Compassion and I represent Operation Toilet. You can use Compassion to donate to Operation Toilet through Teacher Presence. 

Compassion  Operation Toilets

David Mander

To support this charity so girls can go to school and be educated

Debbie Mierisch

I am so blessed with the life I live and would love to share some of my good fortune with others. Everyone should be able to access education and realise their potential.

Debra Stagg

Hello, I’m Empathy and I represent the Community Spirit Foundation. You can use Empathy to donate to the Cathy Freeman Foundation through Teacher Presence. 

Empathy Community Spirit Foundation 

Fatima  Da Silva 

I just want to help people who are not in a position to help themselves. This is an important issue and I am proud to be part of The Teacher Presence  initiative.

Fran Miller

I am so fortunate to want or need for nothing, and I just love the idea of redirecting funds to help those who would benefit. 

Gabi Fisher

Georgia  Douglas

I really love this initiative that helps others particularly around Christmas time.  Every little bit raised here will help others be safe and healthy. As nice as it is to receive presents at the end of each year,  the money spent by parents can make a huge difference to another persons life. Imagine what that money when added together over a class could be doing for someone in  need! This is an awesome initiative!

Gracie Smith

Hello, I’m Gratitude and I represent the Berry Street School. You can use Gratitude to donate to the Berry Street School charity through Teacher Presence.  

Gratitude Berry Street School

Greg Thomas

Jayde Williams

To give to those less fortunate than ourselves

Jennifer Kennedy

Jo Reid

Julie Brown

The Berry Street Foundation believes that children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful. They are one of Australia’s largest family service organisations, providing services such as foster care, therapeutic programs, family violence and support services. Berry Street is strong in their philosophy around the power of strength based guidance and trauma informed practice. I am passionate about supporting students who are vulnerable and need a teacher champion!

As we come to celebrate the end of a unique, meaningful and special year, please feel free to give a little and know that your kindness and support to the wonderful Berry Street Foundation is appreciated. 



Kas Grasby 

Kate Mancarella

I am fundraising because it is very important to give students all the opportunities to thrive in school. 

Kate McKellar

Kate Roper

Kate Ryan

I want to model to my class that helping those in need is important and that together we can make a difference! Receiving beautiful gifts at the end of the year is always lovely but nothing is a good as helping others to have the same opportunities as we do! Thankyou for supporting me through this year and this experience ❤️

Katelyn Dickson

To make a small difference to others as best I can! 

Katherine D'Aloisio

To help students who may be disadvantaged or marginalised in any way

Kelvin Ferdinanto

Hello, I’m Kindness and I represent Eat Up. You can use Kindness to donate to the Eat Up charity through Teacher Presence. 

Kindness Eat Up

I truly believe organisations like Berry Street  change children’s lives 

Kira Witnish

I’m fundraising to give back to Berry Street as it has helped me in my practice and given me tools to support students in my care. 

Kristina  Reid

Kyley Jinks

Liz Bell

The Cathy Freeman Foundation believes in the power of education and its ability to change lives. I too believe in this and would like to support this awesome initiative! I adore the gift giving of Christmas but I often find myself reflecting on how my gifts could be better in others hands. Hopefully my little ripple can make a difference to children who are our future. 
Please feel free to give a little and know it is appreciated. 
PS: I really love receiving cards so I am hoping I will still receive plenty of those. 

Louise Schofield

I would feel amazing knowing that any gift intended for me would make a difference to someone else's life.

Lyn Hunt

What a wonderful opportunity to bless others! If 2020 has taught us anything, it was to start a 'kindness pandemic'. The many stories of paying it forward during Covid, really highlighted the need to support those in need. Berry Street holds a special place in my heart, as it's a charity my parents supported throughout their lives. Please join me in giving a little, to make a huge change, Lyse xx

Lyse Carlson

Margaret  Carmani 

I love the idea of helping students be the best version of themselves. By helping me to support education with the Cathy Freeman Foundation we can make a difference to childrens’ lives. Thank you for your gift. 

Marianne Condon

Matthew Robb

I'm blessed with abundance and love gift giving and receiving, especially at Christmas! A gift that can help provide one of the most basic necessities, like toilets for girls in India, thus enabling them to get an education, is a mighty gift. 

Meg Wright

I’d love to support a charity such as Berry Street that can change children’s lives.

Melanie Bickell

Every person deserves to learn and live in a happy, healthy and safe environment.

Michael Pace

Covid has affected so many people and families.  I would hate to think that any child, or person, is going hungry, and I want to help anyone that might be in that situation. 

Michael Watt

Berry Street is a wonderful organisation helping both families and schools to support the needs of their children.

Michelle Turpin

Because I'm so fortunate to be in a school with toilets, cleaners, everything! The least I can do is give the small gifts that are given to me to those who don't have those things. 

Naomi Su

To spread awareness, joy and love this holiday season ❤️🎄

Nicole Costin

Berry Street was an organisation that I encountered through my teacher training. They support people and schools in such a variety of ways.

Noam Koles

As a parent of a 11 year old daughter the values and aims of Operation Toilets resonates with me.

Paul Firth

Every child has the right to feel safe and have a future full of opportunity.

Rachel Hamilton-Smith

Ruby Harris

I believe teaching young people is an honour and a privilege.  Berry Street care for vulnerable students and keep them on track with their learning. Education opens doors and helps to create a brighter future for all. Together we can make a difference, no matter how small.

Sallyann Darvell

Samantha P

Sarah Brown

To spread kindness and make a difference in the world. 

Sarah Rosel

Berry Street supports students to succeed in their education.

Sharon Harrison

Sian Katsineris

I became a teacher as I believe education gifts opportunities. I am fundraising to help close the gap in education access and opportunities between students across Australia.

Stephanie Waters

Sue Fevreau

Tam Augustin

Thi-Thi Hong

Tracey Lewis

Tracey Mclaren

To help poorer countries have the same opportunities as Australia to educate their students.

Vicki Den Elzen 

I feel that people are entitled to the basic necessities such as food water and shelter. Feeding those who need it is the least l can do. 

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