2026 NSW Schools Spectacular

2026 NSW Schools Spectacular

Thank you for supporting Stewart House – the NSW Department of Education’s “Charity of Choice”

Stewart House provides a free 12-day residential program for children in Year 2 through to Year 8 who attend NSW and ACT public schools.

The program is filled with activities and experiences designed to help children build self-esteem, resilience, social skills and a stronger sense of wellbeing. It’s a busy, supportive, and positive environment where children are encouraged to try new things, make friends and feel good about themselves.

Stewart House is a registered Australian charity with DGR status. Donations over $2 are tax-deductible, please retain the email confirmation which provides a tax-compliant receipt.

Each child’s 12-day stay costs around $2,500 to provide, but there is no fee to carers for children to attend. Only around 8% of funding comes from government sources, with the remainder raised through donations and fundraising.  Stewart House relies on community support to meet annual operating costs of around $5 million each year.

The NSW Department of Education operates an onsite School for Specific Purpose (SSP) for students during school hours, providing infrastructure and staffing support.  All other costs outside of school hours, including accommodation, meals, transport, recreation activities, and residential staff salaries, are met by Stewart House through targeted fundraising and donations.

The Stewart House Program provides access to free health, dental, optical and audiological care, emotional support, and essential items such as clothing and toiletries in a safe, nurturing environment.