We have expanded our Homework Club, from once a week for Grade 3-6. To twice a week, to now also include Grade 1-2. This program aims to improve students’ literacy, numeracy and social skills. Both Homework Clubs now have some 30 regular students, supported by professional staff and over a dozen enrolled volunteers.

In addition, Hotham Mission provides:

• Providing around 1500 hours + of study support to disadvantaged primary school children, per year;
• around 90 food bags per week to struggling local households, to provide essential food relief;
• electronic devices and educational materials to around 50 disadvantaged secondary students per year;
• assisted 4 young refugees/asylum seekers move into post-secondary education;
• we run and support 5 meals based programs at schools and other organisations;
• our weekly young womens’ program, assisting those living in or with a connection to the local area;
• the above programs help local people living in public housing to engage with and adjust to society; and
• provide accommodation for refugees/asylum seekers living lawfully in the community.