NSW SPC 2026 Conference

NSW SPC 2026 Conference

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

Principals play a vital role in ensuring students are appropriately placed in the Stewart House Program. We sincerely appreciate their commitment and support in helping students access this opportunity. Each area also benefits from a volunteer principal serving as Area Coordinator, overseeing referrals, transport, and supervision, which ensures participation remains free for families.

Your donation helps make our 12-day program accessible to children from public schools across NSW and the ACT. See below for additional information on funding and associated costs.

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 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.