Schoolies Supports
We believe in giving back and supporting our communities. Schoolies Supports is our commitment to getting behind causes and organisations that we know are valuable and important to young people. Together with our partner organisations, we strive to create a positive impact by supporting key initiatives that are making a difference.
Schoolies Supports Initiatives for 2024
Since 1997, Red Frogs have been an integral part of making Schoolies week run smoothly and in making sure Schoolies week is enjoyable for every school leaver who attends. During the event, the Red Frogs assist Schoolies in lots of different ways, offering pancake cook-ups, room visits and games, emotional support, walk homes and of course an unlimited supply of delicious Red Frogs. With over 1500 Red Frogs on the ground during Schoolies, school leavers always have someone to turn to if they need help, the Red Frogs provide an important positive peer presence to school leavers. Red Frogs offer a 24/7 service during Schoolies, they are there to make sure Schoolies get through the week safely whilst having a great time.
Red Frogs also execute high school education programs, each year speaking to more than 69,000 high school students nationally. The purpose of these programs is to equip students with the information they need to face the choices and challenges when they leave school and beyond. Schoolies.com help fund the Red Frogs high school education programs and event support, recognising the highly relevant and helpful information and assistance the Red Frogs programs offer school leavers.
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Set Free Care was established to provide services to people experiencing hardship, crisis, domestic violence, poverty, homelessness, mental health issues and loneliness. They provide a drop-in centre, free meals, bulk food and clothing support, and give people an opportunity to share whatever issues they may be facing. They provide an opportunity shop Monday to Friday, and two free meal services during the week in a restaurant type-setting. Set Free Care were inspired to start a Youth program as they continually heard from our patrons that they have had issues since they were teenagers, and so now operates "Set Free Youth' at the Set Free Care Community Hub. This initiative offers additional services to youth from disadvantaged backgrounds and aims to empower young people that the decisions that they make today, can have a huge bearing on their future
Schoolies.com help fund the Set Free Youth program, providing such items as gym equipment and sporting equipment, entertainment gear such as a sound desk and musical instruments, a high definition projector and game consoles for free time and much more. Schoolies.com will also be funding the ongoing operation of the Set Free Youth project.
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LIVIN's mission is to create a future where suicide is no longer the leading cause of death for young Australians. Through education and outreach programs, they aim to empower individuals to speak openly about their mental health struggles, seek help when needed, and support one another in their mental health journeys. LIVIN strives to create a world where mental health is treated with the same importance as physical health, fostering a culture of understanding, empathy, and acceptance.
LIVIN is committed to creating a world that accepts that “It Ain’t Weak to Speak”.
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Our Fiji destination recognizes the importance of striving to become the most community and environmentally friendly resort they can be through sound environmental practices and responsible tourism techniques. They place a premium on protecting the beautiful environment and have committed to minimizing our impact upon it. Through their company-wide Environment and Sustainability policy, everyday activities are conducted under the guide of ensuring that any potential negative impact on the natural and cultural resources are minimized. The Sustainability Monitoring Program aims to facilitate effective monitoring of the efforts being put in to support national, regional and global initiatives in marine and ocean conservation, reduction in energy and water consumption, waste management, community livelihoods and employment. Through developing procedures and indicators to measure progress and facilitate proper documentation, efforts can then be quantified and communicated.
As the #1 provider of Schoolies trips, Schoolies.com understands that sustainable tourism matters and continue to support Treasure Island as a leader in the facilitation of sustainable tourism outcomes.