Value proposition

The Australian Business and Community Network – Business Partnering with Education

We're a purpose-led, not-for-profit organisation bringing Australian businesses and low socio-economic status public schools together to address educational disparity.

We empower students by connecting them with volunteers from our member companies through fully facilitated, workplace-based mentoring programs. These programs not only help students develop essential skills but also boost their confidence, broaden their aspirations and build valuable social capital.

Students from the low socio-economic schools we work with often have little opportunity to network outside their immediate community and limited access to corporate professional role models who can demonstrate a variety of career options. Mentors sharing their own career journeys and challenges can make an enormous impact as students consider their options for the future.

Our mentors also benefit through honing their coaching skills, stimulating their creativity and deepening their understanding of different generations and cultures.

We rely on our amazing network of member companies and business partners for financial support. Membership is tiered, with fees dependent upon staff numbers. In addition to growing the number of member companies, we also partner with organisations to develop and deliver innovative new programs.

Through the ABCN Foundation, we award scholarships to exceptional students whose disadvantage impacts their ability to complete school and pursue tertiary pathways. Our unique three-year scholarship program provides financial assistance as well as mentoring support during Years 11, 12 and the following year.

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