Origin Energy Foundation

We are a philanthropic foundation established by @originenergy in 2010. We support education programs that help young Australians achieve their potential.

[Origin Energy Foundation @OriginFoundtn]

Congratulations to Jim Mackenzie, one of our proud Foundation volunteers, for raising more than $82,000 for a Newcastle-based charity that supports people in hardship, the Soul Café. Generous donations from @OriginEnergy employees were matched by our Give2 program. Well done Jim!

[Origin Energy Foundation @OriginFoundtn]

Today we joined a conversation w Minister for Education, The Hon @JasonClareMP plus school, business & philanthropy leaders about preparing students for their futures. School-business partnering can benefit all students, regardless of their postcode or socio-economic circumstance

[Origin Energy Foundation @OriginFoundtn]

These @Macquarie_Uni students travelled from remote Northern Territory to start their tertiary education through the Wuyagiba bush university program, proudly supported by us. They're bright, ambitious & continue to inspire us all, incl the next gen of #FirstNations students

[Origin Energy Foundation @OriginFoundtn]

We’ve seen how tutoring programs can improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged students. @GrattanInstiitute’s latest report, proudly funded by us, calls for high quality tuition to be embedded in Australian schools, to help tackle underachievement.

[Grattan Institute @GrattanInst]

1/ About 2 in 5 Australian students do not meet the Australian proficiency standard in reading and mathematics by the time they are 15, according to the OECD.

Indigenous students and children in remote areas are also much further behind their peers. #auspol

[Origin Energy Foundation @OriginFoundtn]

@ScholarshipsNP @prfoundation1 @perpetual_ltd It's a pleasure to work with you @ScholarshipsNP Enjoy your well-deserved break

[Origin Energy Foundation @OriginFoundtn]

More about how we've supported good causes in education this year in our latest Annual Review: https://t.co/owLYBudE7e

[Origin Energy Foundation @OriginFoundtn]

As we wrap up the 2022 school year, it's time to recognise the amazing teachers, volunteers & parents who've supported children with their education this year. And a huge thank you to @originenergy employees who helped reach 5,307 students this year through #volunteering

[Origin Energy Foundation @OriginFoundtn]

We've been proud to partner with @FRRR_Oz for the past 10 years, helping more than 25,000 students and their families through their Back to School program. You can help young people like Kayla, too with a donation to FRRR this holiday season: https://t.co/CWkn55va9D

[FRRR @FRRR_Oz]

As we hurtle towards the holidays, many families are already worrying about getting their children ready for a new school year.

Give the gift of education by donating to FRRR’s Back to School program: https://t.co/p4Il9Yun7H

You'll help kids like Kayla: https://t.co/mBNANZxP8T

[FRRR @FRRR_Oz]

As we hurtle towards the holidays, many families are already worrying about getting their children ready for a new school year.

Give the gift of education by donating to FRRR’s Back to School program: https://t.co/p4Il9Yun7H

You'll help kids like Kayla: https://t.co/mBNANZxP8T

[Origin Energy Foundation @OriginFoundtn]

Congrats @SmithFamily_org on strong results of the 2nd Catch-Up Learning trial - helping children with their numeracy & literacy. This builds on the success of the 1st trial we supported in 2021 & demonstrates the positive impact tutoring can have for students facing disadvantage

[The Smith Family @SmithFamily_org]

The second trial of our online, in the home, Catch-Up Learning tutoring program, supported by @AusGovEducation, has seen strong gains made in both numeracy & literacy skills - critical for children experiencing disadvantage who most need the help. More at https://t.co/l0YcwT8oku

[Origin Energy Foundation @OriginFoundtn]

Thank you @Origin #volunteers for giving your time & skills to support the community in a variety of ways, incl helping 5,000+ students w their education. Grateful to the teachers who invite us into their classrooms & our non-profit partners for enabling us to give back #IVD2022

[Origin Energy Foundation @OriginFoundtn]

We've proudly contributed to the Draft National Strategy for Volunteering and encourage you to have your say, too. Survey open until 2 Dec: https://t.co/gzUGGxYWiF #volunteering

[Volunteering Australia @VolunteeringAus]

Volunteering Australia is delighted to present the Draft #NationalStrategyforVolunteering. Complete our survey to share your feedback. The survey will be open until Friday 2 December.

[Origin Energy Foundation @OriginFoundtn]

It’s time to volunteer again, Australia.
And it's time for corporate Australia to lead the way.
https://t.co/7GPUO7doZ8
@VolunteeringAus @RaiseAus

[Origin Energy Foundation @OriginFoundtn]

Proud to be recognised by @goodcompany_oz in their Best Workplace to Give Back #Awards, for the 4th year in a row.
Huge #thankyou to @originenergy #volunteers who continue to give their time, skills and expertise to support our #community and good causes in #education.

[Origin Energy Foundation @OriginFoundtn]

Kim Porter is about to complete her Science Degree @UNSW. We are proud to have supported Kim through our Grant King Indigenous scholarships - helping to address the under-representation of First Nations peoples in #STEM. Wishing Kim & all our scholars great success #education

[Origin Energy Foundation @OriginFoundtn]

Water. Hard to believe 1 billion people can’t freely access safe drinking water. @originenergy #volunteers proud to work with #students from Mabel Park State High School - assembling water filters for families living in African refugee camps 💦 #stem #education #philanthropy

[Origin Energy Foundation @OriginFoundtn]

A Life changing gift from the #students at Mabel Park State High School - they built prosthetic hands for amputee victims in the developing world. Our #volunteers love seeing students become inspired about the power of #STEM to change lives #education #philanthropy

[Origin Energy Foundation @OriginFoundtn]

Our @originenergy #volunteers loved working with the brilliant #students at Mabel Park State HS - exploring how a #career in #STEM can help change the lives of those living in energy poverty with @solar_buddy solar lighting and charging solutions🌟 #education #philanthropy

[Origin Energy Foundation @OriginFoundtn]

@7NewsTownsville got the scoop on these students doing good for the planet through #STEM #learning and #education https://t.co/B5hF20rUT9 with help from @originenergy #volunteers & @SolarBuddyOrg

[7NEWS Townsville @7NewsTownsville]

Catholic students have helped make learning after dark possible for students living in energy poverty across the globe. The 'Eco Warriors' created solar powered lights heeding a call from the Vatican to do some good for the planet. https://t.co/p86fwTY9LB @LizzyAboud #7NEWS

[Origin Energy Foundation @OriginFoundtn]

Today we celebrate our partnership with @smithfamily_org. Since 2011 we've been proud to work together on #education programs that create knowledge, build confidence & break barriers to opportunity for young Australians. #LetsCount #CatchUpLearning #Learningforlife #volunteering