55 and Torres Strait Islander children access to high-quality early education and lay the foundations for lifelong learning, ensuring more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children can start school on an equal footing. The scholarships cover the cost of a child attending an SDN Children’s Education and Care Centre for two days a week for two years. We have provided scholarships to 99 children, made possible thanks to donations from philanthropic foundations and individuals, including SDN staff through our Staff Giving program. SDN Access and Inclusion Scholarships In 2015 SDN established its Access and Inclusion Scholarships to help to reduce financial barriers and increase participation for children with disabilities by covering the cost of a child to attend an SDN Children’s Education and Care Centre, up to two days a week for one year. Our inaugural scholarships were awarded thanks to funding from long term supporters the Jenour Foundation, and are now also supported by our Staff Giving program. A number of scholarships have been granted specifically to children in Lithgow, thanks to generous donations over a number of years by local Lithgow businesses. We have now provided scholarships to 15 children. SDN Building Fund In 1992 SDN set up a tax deductible Building Fund to assist with the upkeep and repair of SDN’s buildings. This Fund is supported by donation only. This year the Fund allocated $10,000 for one project for minor capital works at an SDN centre. More information To find out how you can be involved, call us on (02) 9213 2400, visit our website www.sdn.org.au, email us on info@sdn.org.au, or follow us on Facebook or Twitter @sdnchildren.