Get your school involved
We work with students across the Canberra/Goulburn region to raise awareness of social justice issues within their community and empower them to create positive change within their own lives and their community.
Contact our team
Email: schools@vinnies-cg.org.au
Vinnies Workshops
We have a range of interactive activities, programs and workshops for schools which want to expand their understanding of how they can support the local community.
Get involved
Social Justice Workshop
Discover the origins and mission of Vinnies.
Explore what social justice means in everyday life.
Learn how Vinnies puts social justice into action.
Build practical ideas for creating positive change.
Connect faith, service and community action.
Homelessness Workshop
Understand different experiences of homelessness.
Explore the causes and impacts of homelessness.
Learn how Vinnies supports people in need.
Discover how students can make a difference.
Challenge common stereotypes and stigma.
Leadership workshops
Explore different leadership styles.
Develop practical leadership skills.
Build confidence and find your voice.
Each includes a presentation and activities. Suitable for Kindergarten – Year 12.
We can tailor our each program to your schools needs.
DARE 4
A preventative mental health and wellbeing program for primary school students.
Explores identity, emotions, friendships and seeking help.
Includes interactive presentations and activities.
Suitable for Years 3–6.
Delivered across four 60–80 minute sessions.
Mini Vinnies
A student-led group for primary students to explore social justice through service, leadership and community action.
Justice Network
A network for Year 11 and 12 student leaders to learn, connect and take action through workshops, volunteering and shared resources.
Volunteering with us
Explore volunteering opportunities across youth programs, Vinnies Night Patrol, Compeer, retail and other Vinnies services.
Winter Appeal
The Vinnies Winter Appeal provides emergency relief to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
Christmas Appeal
The Vinnies Christmas Appeal helps to make Christmas a more positive time for people experiencing hardship. Schools can donate gifts for children and their families who are experiencing financial disadvantage and social disadvantage as well as young carers.
School Sleepouts
School sleepouts put students and teachers in the shoes of people experiencing primary homelessness.
Vinnies Night Patrol Van Visit
Students learn about homelessness, discover how Vinnies supports people experiencing homelessness and tour the Vinnies Night Patrol Van.
Have another fun idea for a fundraiser? Contact our team schools@vinnies-cg.org.au
Teacher resources
Vinnies resources to assist you and your students in learning about social justice and wellbeing.