State Schools' Relief

State Schools’ Relief is a not for profit that supports the needs of disadvantaged Victorian government school students by providing them with brand new school uniforms, footwear and a range of other essential educational resources. Providing new shoes and uniforms to a child experiencing extreme disadvantage provides considerable benefit. Our simple and practical service ensures that students in Victoria can attend school in warmth and comfort with a greater sense of belonging and self-esteem; enhancing their educational prospects and opportunities for connecting with their school community. State Schools’ Relief was founded in 1930 during the Great Depression, by Anton Vroland a Head Teacher from Elsternwick State School. Today, our services assist more than 70,000 students throughout the state. The importance of our work and the thousands of students we help each year ensures that they feel included and valued. It provides everyone, regardless of background, with the opportunity to participate fully in schooling.