Anton Leschen

General Manager @SmithFamily_org in Victoria. Part of a dedicated team helping children break the cycle of disadvantage, using education as the key.

[Anton Leschen @anton_leschen]

#EPO2020 looking forward to hearing Treasurer Pallas address Uncertainty & the Economy. Ears pricked for Education priorities; key to social inclusion and prosperity.

[Anton Leschen @anton_leschen]

1922 5 volunteers give toys to kids at Christmas; back to the future! A massive thankyou to 100s of volunteers fronting up to Showgrounds to #sharechristmas with families who @TheSmithFamily_org supports. >6,000 Vic children will wake on Christmas Day with a smile thanks to you!

[Anton Leschen @anton_leschen]

Brilliant day at Melbourne Showgrounds – hundreds of volunteers uniting as one to #sharechristmas and deliver a whopping 18,000 new toys and 12,000 new books to over 6,000 Victorian children in need @SmithFamily_org #ToyandBookAppeal

[Anton Leschen @anton_leschen]

Had an excellent time chatting with @grantdenyer and @yviejones this morning about @SmithFamily_org, and how Australians can give the gift of education this Christmas #learningforlife #sharechristmas. Huge thanks for making a difference and keeping it real!

[Anton Leschen @anton_leschen]

#HigherED looking forward to learning from Peter Noonan. And best wishes to VCE’ers coming out of English exam. Maybe a pathway to VET and uni?! #thesmithfamily

[Anton Leschen @anton_leschen]

@SmithFamily_org #educationmadeitpossible what a life changer education is for me. Thanks Mum, Dad and my long family line of learners. Lucky me and you being able to share the treasure?!

[The Smith Family @SmithFamily_org]

Our Victorian GM @anton_leschen joined @abcovernights to discuss the impact and complexity of hidden poverty on the lives of Australian children.
Listen now: https://t.co/FMtQyjFvi5

#createbetterfutures

[Anton Leschen @anton_leschen]

#SpringSt @SmithFamily_org all set for another CEDA learning opportunity; hoping to hear lots about education so kids get brighter futures.

[Anton Leschen @anton_leschen]

Learning that multiple First Nations seek treaties across Vic and beyond; one won’t bridge the gap. #cctreaty

[Anton Leschen @anton_leschen]

Thanks ⁦@SAP⁩ for supporting @smithFamily_org so budding STEM experts bloom. A big day at uni for primary school kids! ⁦⁦@YoungICTExplore⁩ ⁦@Deakin⁩

[Anton Leschen @anton_leschen]

Big thank you to Rotary Club Melbourne for ongoing #aroundthebay support. Participant, volunteer, fundraiser since ‘06 ⁦@SmithFamily_org⁩ ⁦@bicycle_network⁩. Changing lives through education!

[Anton Leschen @anton_leschen]

Social impact bonds now uniting NFPs, gov and philanthropic investors to unlock opportunities through education in Victoria. The Smith Family proves how such an approach helps vulnerable students thrive. #ceda #StateofVic #thesmithfamily

[Anton Leschen @anton_leschen]

State of the Education State? Looking forward to hearing the Premiere’s report on boosting lives through education. #StateofState #thesmithfamily

[Anton Leschen @anton_leschen]

30 years of gender pay gap; que pasa hombre?! #inequality

[Anton Leschen @anton_leschen]

#inequality Despite 26 years of economic growth 13% of PEOPLE live below the poverty line.

[Anton Leschen @anton_leschen]

#inequality CEDA Highlighting that the opportunity for equality must not be lost.

[Anton Leschen @anton_leschen]

#inequality Really looking forward to further insights on this key topic. The Smith Family wants no student left behind.

[Anton Leschen @anton_leschen]

#inequality Really looking forward to further insights on this key topic. The Smith Family wants no student left behind.

[Tara Magdalinski @DrTaraM]

Dominic Barton suggests leadership is less about what you know and more about who you are. Qualities like curiosity are critical. How can we encourage these in our students? #FutureofWork

[Ben Carroll @BenCarrollMP]

The Victorian economy is strongest when everyone can participate which is why the @DanielAndrewsMP Govt is supporting pathways to employment for people living with autism. #SpringSt https://t.co/P8IY8TXsCR