Get Involved

School Can’t Australia (SCA) is the largest national group supporting parents & carers of children experiencing school attendance difficulties. There are many ways you can get involved by either joining our team, making a tax deductible donation, or writing to members of parliament driving for change.

Donate

Help us continue to support parents and carers of children and youth experiencing school attendance and mental health difficulties by contributing a donation. Donations help us to cover running costs, build resources and expand our services.

Donations over $2 are tax deductible and receipts will be automatically sent.

Volunteer with us

We are often looking for people to volunteer their skills and time. Positions will be posted here and advertised on our social media pages.

  • School Can't Australia is seeking enthusiastic and passionate individuals to join our existing board. 

    Commitment to attend monthly meetings held online on the first Friday of the month in the mornings. Previous governance experience preferred.

    Board member with expertise in fundraising and/or grant writing, business development, administration and/or business development.  

    Lived experience of supporting a child who has/is experiencing school attendance difficulties is not essential, but you must be supportive of our group's values & vision. 

    Download position description here

    To apply please email CV with covering letter to schoolcantaustralia@gmail.com

  • School Can’t Australia is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Admin Support Officer (ASO), preferably with a Lived Experience understanding of School Can’t. This is a remote, work from home, volunteer position with flexible scope and hours. 

    Download position description here

    To apply please email CV with covering letter to schoolcantaustralia@gmail.com

  • School Can’t Australia is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Communications Officer (CO), preferably with a Lived Experience understanding of School Can’t. 

    This is a remote, work from home, volunteer position with flexible scope and hours. 

    In this role you work closely with, and report to, the SCA coordinator. 

    Position description can be downloaded here.

    To apply: Send an Expression of Interest, outlining your suitability to schoolcantaustralia@gmail.com with the subject heading EOI CO. We encourage you to include a cover letter and/or your resume.