Funded programs

Literacy

The Grattan Institute says a third of children cannot read at the level expected of them. An important part of this program is to intervene early and prevent those struggling with literacy from falling further behind. To achieve this, we fund small group learning via MacqLit programs. 

‘MacqLit’ is a reading intervention program for small groups of low-progress readers, developed through science-based research at Macquarie University.

At Daylesford Primary School, this program is run 1:1 with struggling readers with success over previous years, enabling teachers to assist students struggling with reading to improve rapidly.

To date, The Daylesford Foundation has invested $18,000 into the program.

Schools

The Daylesford Foundation is committed to ensuring children in the Hepburn Shire are helped to achieve their full potential in education, work, sport, and community engagement – regardless of their background.

Its original intent was to help with transitioning from pre-school to primary school, primary to secondary, and secondary to work or tertiary, excursions and swimming activities and clubs and social engagement.

To date, The Daylesford Foundation has invested $43,000 per year in support of the program.

Scholarships

The Daylesford Foundation believes students need and deserve an education beyond secondary school. The program aims to positively impact the lives of local students by awarding scholarships for the term of their education journey and scholarships are available to students living/attending school in the Hepburn Shire.

Each awarded scholarship is tailored to the individual’s needs to best support them in transitioning successfully to the next stage of their life. 

To date, The Daylesford Foundation has awarded 17 scholarships and invested $118,000 in support of the program.