Where you grow up and your family’s resources can strongly influence your access to critical educational opportunities and services from early childhood through to adulthood.

Ardoch seeks to change this.
Who we are
Ardoch is a children’s education charity focused on improving educational outcomes for children and young people in communities facing disadvantage.
Our purpose
To support children and young people from disadvantaged communities to engage in learning and believe in a future of possibilities.
Our vision
Every child’s potential is realised through full participation in education.
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Ardoch celebrates 20 years with Latitude
The 20-year anniversary of Ardoch’s partnership with Latitude Financial Services was marked with a celebration and presentation of a $20,000 cheque on Wednesday, 23 November. Hosting the special occasion at their offices in Melbourne’s Docklands, Latitude invited Ardoch staff and Board members, and their own current and former workplace volunteers to be part of the… Read more »
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True gift of Ardoch’s Great Auction
From the moment it went live, Ardoch’s Great Auction had Ardoch supporters and bargain hunters alike engaged in fierce bidding and counter-bidding with over $5000 raised in the very first day. When it comes to operating a small charity, every dollar truly does count, but to provide an opportunity for people to support our work,… Read more »
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Project Magnify puts focus on STEM careers
To build aspiration in young people and provide opportunities to look closely at careers in STEM, Ardoch recently delivered two inspiring Project Magnify sessions to grade 5/6 students from four of our partners schools. The first session took a closer look at careers in aviation at the Moorabbin Air Museum and the second focussed on… Read more »