Our Impact

We know our work is making a difference.

‘My mentor has helped me develop more self-confidence and allowed me not to settle for a life less than what I am capable of. He has listened to me and instead of feeling sympathetic about what has happened in my life, he has helped me use it as motivation.’ – Scholar

Of our 86 scholars in 2020:

• 94% completed Year 12
  (compared to 79% national average and 76% for disadvantaged students. Source: ACARA 2019)
• 100% of Year 3 graduates are engaged in employment, tertiary education or training (compared with 59% of disadvantaged students at age 24. Source: The Smith Family 2019)
• 95% are now clear and on track with their short and long-term goals (compared with only 50% before the program)
• 90% now have a wide range of career options and future pathways
  (compared with only 57% before the program)
• 95% now understand their strengths, skills, and abilities in relation to study, work and personal (compared with only 38% before the program)

Since 2013 we have awarded 183 scholarships.

With your help, we can continue to reach more and more students.

To learn more about our impact, read the ABCN Foundation Annual Report 2020.

Accelerate scholar reveals the best thing about her program

Julina Lim is an ABCN Accelerate scholar who graduated from Cabramatta High School last year with the top HSC state rank in economics and an ATAR of 99.95.  We caught up with Julina to hear how her ABCN mentor helped her on the path to success, and her advice for future mentors.

Read how The Age reported on how our 2020 applications soared due to COVID-19 hardship.