The Public Education Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing life-changing scholarships to young people in public education and enhancing the value and reputation of public schools.
The Foundation works in collaboration with schools, communities, unions, business and government to help students achieve their full potential and support teaching and learning excellence in the public education system.
OUR WORK
Scholarships
Our life-changing scholarships help students overcome barriers to achievement created by social and economic disadvantage. We also reward academic achievement in our public schools.
Support
There are many ways you can help the Public Education Foundation to assist young people in public education. Your support can change a student’s life and help them realise their full potential.
Success Stories
Learn more about our scholarship recipients: their diverse and unique stories and how the scholarship has changed their lives.
News and Events
Our media releases, news articles and resource links highlight the value of public education and contribute to education-related debates and discussions
LATEST NEWS
Our media releases, news articles and resource links highlight the value of public education and contribute to education-related debates and discussions.
Principals headed to Harvard University after receiving coveted scholarships
Three outstanding Australian school leaders have been awarded prestigious scholarships to attend a world-renowned leadership program at Harvard University, where they will gain cutting-edge insights to translate into action in their school communities. Hala Ramadan, Principal of Belmore Boys’ High School in New South Wales, Mathew Burt, [...]
CEO’s Retirement Announcement
The Public Education Foundation announces that its CEO, David Riordan, has informed the Board of his intention to retire at the end of 2024.David has given decades of service to public education, including as a primary school teacher, a TAFE teacher and leader, and as an Australian representative [...]