TLG Leaflet
The TLG Leaflet is our way of keeping you updated with exciting news and impact updates, where our volunteers are now, and the amazing people who support us.
We like to showcase current and past volunteers for their commitment and passion for bridging the education gap. We like to spotlight our partners and sponsors for their investment in TLG. And we like to thank key supporters who devote time and effort to the cause of education equality.
Where Are They Now? Ashleigh’s Story
Ashleigh Small is a WA-based social impact entrepreneur and passionate innovator. Since leaving TLG circles, she’s gone on to create Hello Initiative, a not-for-profit that TLG has recently launched a collaboration with!
Our Founders
As this year marks the 10-year anniversary of TLG, this week we will be sharing the story of our TLG founders, Dave Sherwood and Travis Elliott, who founded TLG back in 2011.
TLG Ambassadors: Meet Bruce
TLG Ambassador, Bruce Hooper is passionate about helping TLG expand its programs into the most remote communities. Using his contacts, Bruce has been working to grow the funding reach for TLG to reach more students.
TLG Ambassadors: Meet Bev
TLG Ambassadors are a small group of professionals and leaders from diverse backgrounds and industries who the Board of Directors appoint to promote TLG’s interests. This week we will be sharing the story of one of our TLG Ambassadors, Beverley Jackson-Hooper!
2021 Volunteering WA Awards
On the 20th of May, Teach Learn Grow’s CEO Bridget Staude and other TLG employees were fortunate enough to attend Volunteering WA’s 2021 awards ceremony at Crown Perth, surrounded by some of WA’s most devoted and generous volunteers and organisations.
Where Are They Now? Issy’s Story
This week we are featuring local business owner and entrepreneur, Issy, who shares with us the go-getter attitude that inspired her to launch KINOI, a reusable bubble tea cup brand based in Perth.
What is Australia’s Education Gap?
While Australia enjoys the many privileges of a developed country, countless Aussie children are being left behind. Read more to learn what the education gap is and how it is affecting the education opportunities of young Australians.
Inspiring Digital Transformation through ‘Digication’
Learn all about the TLG Tutoring Centre’s Digication program, which aims to give local community members the essential skills to navigate the new digital world.
A Day in the Life of a TLG Tutor
If you have ever wondered what exactly TLG tutors do each day, volunteer Hannah Landwehr shares the weekly routine a tutor based on her Rural Program to Menzies Community School.
Where Are They Now? Holly's Story
Welcome back to the TLG segment Where Are They Now?, this week featuring eight-times TLG volunteer and current secondary teacher Holly, who shares with us her journey discovering her love of teaching through TLG.
Strengthening Ties: eMentors Meet Mentees Face-to-Face in Yalgoo
A group of five TLG volunteers seized a fantastic opportunity to travel to Yalgoo last year to meet their eMentor students offline for the first time.
Branching Out: Carnarvon Community College Program
In November 2020, a group of eager volunteers travelled hundreds of kilometres to provide maths tutoring and mentorship to the students of Carnarvon Community College.
Teach Learn Road Trip
TLG CFM, Cate Leedman, gives us the rundown of their latest RP Road Trip.
Why You Should Join the TLG Executive Team
Do you want to be part of an enthusiastic team that creates positive change? Joining TLG’s executive team is a great way to make a difference while learning new skills and building meaningful relationships.
St Hilda’s Prepares for a School Immersion Program
St Hilda’s students welcome TLG and an opportunity to make a positive impact in the West Australian community.
Where Are They Now? Grace’s Story
This week TLG would like to share the inspiring story up of alumni member Grace, who decided to uproot her life in Perth and move to Esperance to begin her teaching career.
TLG Partner Spotlight: The Rotary Club of the Batavia Coast
TLG is grateful to all of the generous members at the Rotary Club of the Batavia Coast who help transport and organise tutors for TLG’s Rural Programs.
All Saints’ Students Promote Compassion Through the TLG School Immersion Program
The TLG School Immersion Program with All Saints’ College has been a fantastic way for metropolitan high school students to learn about the opportunity gap in remote Australian schools through a hands-on approaches to education.
TLG Pen Pals: Keeping Up Connections
Hear about TLG’s Pen Pals initiative undertaken earlier this year, allowing tutors to keep in contact with students from our partner schools despite COVID-19 travel restrictions.
St Barbara Ltd Takes the Plunge for TLG!
Read the remarkable story of volunteers Blake and Brayden from TLG’s sponsor St Barbara Ltd as they prepare to make the leap for the QV1 Urban Descent fundraiser.