Supporting Students' University Dreams Through Generosity and Connection

Every year, talented students give up their dreams of attending university because of severe financial hardship. These barriers rob them of the opportunity to fulfil their incredible potential while continuing a vicious cycle of disadvantage. The challenges these students face are daunting—finding accommodation, securing funds for a rental bond, and affording essentials like textbooks and a laptop. The UQ’s Young Achievers Program (YAP) and UQ Links Scholarships have been a lifeline for these students, offering financial support and tailored services. These programs help them build a brighter future, but the rising cost of living remains a challenge. This is where our partnership with Good360 and Optus comes into play and is making a real difference in the lives of these students, easing their financial burdens.
One of the recipients of the Optus SIM Cards shared: "When finally at uni, it was a terrifying experience. Relatively alone in the big city for the first time, as well as being the first in my family to attend uni. I fought through different challenges and took opportunities when they presented themselves- one of those bigger opportunities being the Optus Sim Card offer. This program has been extremely helpful for me- it has been able to help me access the internet, phone calls, and text messages, in times when I needed them for study purposes, in addition to other purposes, in times when I may have not been able to access them otherwise."