ACE Foundation
Where opportunity isn't decided by circumstance.
A non-profit initiative supporting students to learn, grow, and thrive.
Creating equitable learning opportunities for CALD, low-SES and disadvantaged students across Victoria through accessible tutoring, consistent support, and a focus on long-term confidence and growth.
Our Mission
The Foundation is a non-profit initiative dedicated to creating equitable access to education for students facing financial, social or systemic barriers to learning. Through accessible tutoring delivered outside school hours, and in partnership with public and private schools across Victoria, we provide targeted academic support that strengthens learning, builds confidence, and supports long-term student success.
The Foundation is committed to removing financial and systemic barriers that limit students' access to academic support. Through accessible tutoring, we ensure students facing educational disadvantage can receive consistent, high-quality learning assistance, regardless of their family's financial circumstances.
Learning does not stop when the school day ends. Our program delivers targeted tutoring outside school hours, giving students the time, guidance and confidence to strengthen their skills in a supportive and focused environment.
We work collaboratively with public and private schools to identify students who would benefit most from additional academic support. By aligning closely with schools, we ensure our tutoring complements classroom learning and addresses real, observed needs.
We believe every student deserves access to high-quality academic support, regardless of background, financial circumstance or cultural barriers. The Foundation exists to reduce educational inequality by providing structured tutoring opportunities to students who may otherwise be left behind.
Our Programs
Each program is designed to meet students at different stages of their schooling.
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Reach further
For students who want to push past ordinary expectations, take on challenging projects and develop leadership skills. It's about helping motivated students go further, reach their highest level and stand out academically.
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Overcome barriers
For students from low SES, CALD or disadvantaged backgrounds, giving them extra academic support and resources so they can overcome barriers and achieve their goals. Students get personalised tips, encouragement and a relatable role model to guide them through challenges.
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Mentored by grads
Connects students with recent graduates who act as mentors, sharing real-life advice on managing study loads, balancing priorities and staying healthy. Students receive practical strategies, motivation and ongoing support from someone who understands where they are.
Who We Support
The Foundation is dedicated to creating equitable access to education for students facing financial, social or systemic barriers to learning. Through accessible tutoring delivered outside school hours, and in partnership with public and private schools across Victoria, we provide targeted academic support that strengthens learning, builds confidence, and supports long-term student success.
We support students who face barriers to learning beyond the classroom. This includes students experiencing financial constraints, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and students whose education has been disrupted by social, economic or personal circumstances. Through accessible and consistent academic support, we work to strengthen learning, build confidence and create meaningful pathways for long-term student success.
How We Support
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We collaborate with schools to identify students who would most benefit from additional academic support.
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Students receive structured, curriculum-aligned tutoring delivered outside school hours.
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We monitor progress and provide continued guidance to support sustained learning over time.
Supported by
The Foundation is grateful to work alongside organisations that share our commitment to equitable education.
If you are a school, a family or an organisation that wants to be part of this work, we would love to hear from you.