EdConnect Australia trains and supports volunteers to work in local schools, providing a safety net for young people who might otherwise struggle to realise their potential - in school and life. • We are Australia's only intergenerational volunteering charity which operates within both primary and secondary schools, targeting lower socio economic schools. • We connect volunteers who want to make a difference, with young people in school who need extra help and guidance, be it mentoring or learning support. • We aim to equip young people with the life skills they need to succeed. We do this by building positive and supportive relationships with each student. The EdConnect Australia story began more than 25 years ago with four volunteers in one Perth school. Now we are a national organisation with around 1,500 volunteers in 250 schools.