Family Support

State School Relief

Ensuring that every young person is able to participate with the same pride and dignity as their peers.

State Schools' Relief is a Victoria not-for-profit organisation that supports the needs of government school students by providing new school uniforms, school shoes and a host of other essential educational resources.

Our simple and practical service ensures that all students can attend school in warmth and comfort with a greater sense of belonging and improved self-esteem, which in turn assists students to engage in their learning and strengthen their educational outcomes.

Who is eligible?

State Schools’ Relief provides support to any Victorian student attending a government school (primary, secondary or specialist), on the advice of the school.

Schools are able to submit an application directly, via our online portal, whenever they believe there is a need to support a student whose family/carers are facing difficulty in providing the appropriate uniform, footwear or educational items for attending school.

Situations include, but are not limited to:

• Unemployment
• Health issues/illness
• Financial difficulties
• Independent living and/or homelessness
• Natural disasters, house fires
• Bereavement
• Domestic violence

If you believe that your family is eligible for assistance, please make an appointment with the school principal or assistant principal/welfare coordinator to discuss your family's individual situation.

For further information: https://stateschoolsrelief.org.au/