Our Partners
Every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Happy Brain Education partners with secondary schools across metropolitan and regional Victoria to provide students from refugee and low socioeconomic backgrounds with academic, mentoring and wellbeing support throughout VCE and beyond.
Together, we create stronger pathways to university, employment and brighter futures.
Together
Making a greater impact, together.
15+
Partner school campuses across Victoria
90
Scholarship students supported since 2023
7,000+
Students reached through all programs
100%
Of Year 12 scholars receive a university offer
Why we partner with schools
Schools know their students best.
They understand the challenges they face, the support they need and the aspirations they hold for their future.
That is why we work in partnership with schools rather than independently.
By combining the knowledge and care of schools with Happy Brain Education's academic, mentoring and wellbeing programs, we create a stronger support network around every student.
Together, we help students build confidence, stay engaged and believe their goals are within reach.
More than a scholarship
An ecosystem of support
Our partnerships extend beyond providing financial support. We work alongside schools to deliver academic, personal and wellbeing support throughout each student's VCE journey.
Academic support
Access to HBE Academy's premium VCE program, including weekly live online classes, a comprehensive digital learning platform and ongoing academic support.
One-to-one mentoring
A dedicated mentor who provides accountability, encouragement and guidance throughout the year.
Wellbeing support
Workshops focused on resilience, confidence, wellbeing and preparing students for life beyond school.
How we select partner schools
Reaching students who will benefit most
To ensure our Scholarship Program reaches students who will benefit most, we partner with a select number of schools each year.
School selection is primarily informed by the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA). The national average is 1,000, and our focus is on schools supporting higher proportions of students experiencing educational disadvantage.
We also consider:
- The number of students from refugee and low socioeconomic backgrounds
- The level of need within the school community
- The school's commitment to supporting student participation
- The potential impact of the partnership
ICSEA focus
We prioritise partnerships with schools supporting students experiencing greater educational disadvantage.
What partner schools receive
Benefits for scholars and the whole school
Scholarship Program
Each partner school receives two to three fully funded scholarship places for eligible students completing selected Unit 3/4 subjects.
Successful scholars receive
- Weekly tutoring through HBE Academy
- One-to-one mentoring
- Wellbeing support
- Ongoing academic guidance
- Access to the HBE student and alumni community
Whole-school support
Every partnership is designed to benefit both scholarship recipients and the wider school community.
All students at partner schools also receive
- Access to our VCE Mastery Webinar Series
- Discounted VCE preparation and wellbeing workshops
- Opportunities to learn from high-achieving university students and alumni
What we ask from partner schools
Collaborative partnerships, shared responsibility
To help students gain the greatest benefit from the program, partner schools are asked to:
- Nominate at least five eligible students
- Support students through the application process
- Facilitate mentoring sessions during school hours where appropriate
- Work with HBE to encourage student attendance and engagement throughout the year
Our partnerships are collaborative, with schools and HBE working together to support every scholar.
Our partner schools
Proud to work alongside schools across Victoria
We partner with schools across metropolitan and regional Victoria that are committed to improving educational outcomes for students experiencing disadvantage.
Fuelled by kindness
Made possible by our supporters
Our work is made possible by philanthropic foundations, corporate partners and community supporters who believe every young person should have access to opportunity.
Their support helps remove barriers to education and gives students the academic, mentoring and wellbeing support they need to realise their potential.
Together, we are creating opportunities that change lives.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
We partner with secondary schools that support students from refugee and low socioeconomic backgrounds. Schools are selected based on student need, school context and the potential impact of the partnership.
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School Partnerships
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