For over 10 years School Savvy has been proving that it takes a village to get every child back to school with dignity and pride.
The School Savvy Hub provides early intervention and family support services to help children and young people remain engaged in education and connected to their community. Working alongside students, parents, carers and schools, the program helps families navigate challenges that may impact school attendance, participation and wellbeing.
Support is tailored to the needs of each family and may include advocacy, practical assistance, referrals and connections to a range of community and family support services. The School Savvy Hub takes a strengths-based approach, helping families build confidence, access support and achieve positive outcomes.
The program accepts self-referrals, referrals from schools and referrals from community service providers
The Queensland Government has supported the School Savvy initiative to deliver family intensive support services through the School Savvy Hub.
Give pre-loved uniforms, school supplies, or laptops – or make a financial contribution.
Every $150 helps one child step into school proud, prepared, and ready to learn.
Every village has its generous givers — and your donations help carry the load for families across Far North Queensland. Right now, we’re seeking:
Donations are welcomed from Cairns and surrounding areas including Atherton, Tully, Mareeba, Mossman, Babinda, and Innisfail. Donations stay within an area that they’re donated to.
Together, these contributions become more than supplies — they become confidence, dignity, and opportunity for local children.
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Join our village of helping hands. From sorting uniforms and packing pencil cases to assisting at our January pop-up shops, your time makes a real difference.
Connect us with local hairdressers, organise a fundraising event, or share School Savvy through your networks, newsletters, and Facebook. Every action strengthens the village behind the backpack.
Download our School Savvy Supporter Prospectus to see the many ways you can help children and families in 2026.
Access to the School Savvy Hub is available through a referral from your child’s school.
The first step is to speak with your school’s Guidance Counsellor or other nominated wellbeing staff member. They will discuss your family’s circumstances and, if appropriate, complete a referral to Centacare FNQ on your behalf.
This referral process helps our team understand each family’s needs and ensures support is provided in a fair, organised and compassionate way.
Once we receive the referral, a member of the Centacare FNQ team will contact you to discuss the next steps and explain how we can support your family.
Please, complete this form and we will contact you as soon as possible during business hours. Our business hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm except for public holidays.
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By providing your personal information to Centacare FNQ, you consent to us contacting you by telephone or email for the purpose of responding to your call back request. If you do not provide all of the contact information we have requested, we will be unable to provide the call back service to you. View our Privacy and Confidentiality policy
Please, complete this form and we will contact you as soon as possible during business hours. Our business hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm except for public holidays.
^Terms and Conditions
By providing your personal information to Centacare FNQ, you consent to us contacting you by telephone or email for the purpose of responding to your call back request. If you do not provide all of the contact information we have requested, we will be unable to provide the call back service to you. View our Privacy and Confidentiality policy