Advanced Education Awards for Grandchildren being raised by Grandparents
The Rotary Club of Osborne Park, in partnership with Rotary Australia World Community Services (RAWCS) and Grandcarers Western Australia, is seeking support to establish a targeted education award for children being raised by their grandparents and other extended family members. These children are preparing to transition from primary to secondary school – a milestone that can place considerable financial strain on already struggling grandparent-led households.
Grandcarers step in when parents are unwilling or unable to care for their children – often due to issues such as substance misuse, family violence, or incarceration. Their decision to raise their grandchildren is made with love, but at great personal cost.