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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Programs

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Latest news

  • Adapting to a changing world

    Adapting to a changing world

    Over the past months, it feels like nothing in our new Covid-19 environment remains the same. Rapid change seems to be the only constant, but Ardoch is rising to the challenge. We are adapting our programs to ensure our school and early years partners can continue to benefit from Ardoch volunteers, and Broadening Horizons experiences,……

  • National Volunteer Week 2020 Celebrations

    National Volunteer Week 2020 Celebrations

    National Volunteer Week is celebrated every year at the end of May. This year’s theme was “changing communities, changing lives”, and represents all the amazing volunteers in Australia that work so hard to make not only the community a better place but also the lives of the individuals. This year Ardoch’s celebrations were quite different……

  • Learning through Lunch Evaluation

    Learning through Lunch Evaluation

    When Ardoch engaged our strategic Partner, ORIMA Research, to evaluate the 2019 Learning Through Lunch program, the results were very rewarding and a testament to the strength and value of the program. Learning Through Lunch is an inspiring program that sees primary school students from areas facing disadvantage experience hospitality in a way they may……