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Back to School support for Home in Place tenants

Posted 16 December 2025

Back to School support for Home in Place tenants

Grow a Star is a youth mentoring and scholarship program created and facilitated by Home in Place. The program supports young people experiencing disadvantage to overcome financial, social and generational barriers that may limit their opportunities.

The 2025–26 Grow a Star Back to School round has been targeted to support young people living in Home in Place households across the Upper Hunter as they prepare for the upcoming school year. The round provides practical assistance for items such as school uniforms, shoes, stationery and learning resources.

By helping to reduce the cost pressures faced by families, this support is designed to help students start the year with confidence and focus, so they can fully engage in their learning and make the most of the opportunities ahead.

Applications close Friday 23 January 2026

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must:

  • Be aged 10 to 18 years
  • Be returning to school or education in 2026
  • Live in a Home in Place household

Applications are assessed to ensure support is provided where it will have the greatest impact.

To apply, please complete and submit the form below.

Back to School application form

Name of person completing the form(Required)
Relationship to the applicant/young person(Required)
Applicant/young person’s name(Required)
Applicant/young person’s date of birth(Required)
Applicant/young person’s gender
Cultural background(Required)
Parent or caregiver's name(Required)
What Back to School support does the applicant/young person most need?(Required)

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