Am I eligible?
If you go above and beyond for your community, we want to do the same for you.
Perhaps you’re the coach of a sports team or volunteer regularly at your local nursing home. Maybe you’re the leader of a fundraising group or even go above and beyond to help your family.
What are your passions and hobbies? And how do they help the people around you? Your community spirit can shine in many ways.
Here are some more examples of Aspire students’ community work:
- fundraising for charity
- helping to run a school or community club
- coaching a sports team
- volunteering at a nursing home
- mentoring younger students
- leading as a school or house captain.
A COVID-19 update
The world is looking a little different in 2020. Year 12 is usually a time of uncertainty, but never has that been more true. Aspire is one way you can lock in your future plans now.
Past experience counts towards your Aspire application — just like it always has. You can tell us about anything and everything you’ve done in previous years. But if you’re looking for ways to top up your volunteering experience while self-isolating, or you just want to help, we’ve put together a quick look at seven ways to volunteer from home.
Eligibility criteria
What if I’m an Indigenous student?
If you’re an Indigenous student and you’re passionate about supporting your community, you’re also eligible for our I-Aspire Program. Learn more about I-Aspire.
Meet Harry, an Aspire student
Read how his love of breakdancing helps his community

Over the past four years, I’ve been participating in our school’s breakdancing club. Our club recognises the need to promote hip-hop culture and keep vulnerable teenage boys away from unsafe activities. As club president, I train for many hours, develop music mixes and performance outlines and take the time to ensure the club’s development. I’ve learnt how to lead and inspire a large group of adolescent boys, as well as give back to the school and general community through breakdance.
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