Children who grow up in poverty are more likely to be behind in school. The 2016 Child Well-Being study found a strong association between going to bed or school hungry and less school attendance and satisfaction. Food or clothing deprivation was associated with low school engagement. The Australian Research Alliance for Children & Youth has found that when kids grow up in deprivation, they are more likely to be negatively affected throughout their lives. So far we have raised over $80,000 to support grass roots organisations around Australia that aid students and families in need
