School Spotlight: Merbein P-10 College, VIC

Merbein P-10 College, located in one of the most geographically remote areas of Victoria, is home to over 650 students who face significant financial, social, and geographical challenges.

Thanks to our Library Regeneration program, the school has received 520 brand-new books, transforming an outdated collection into a vibrant, welcoming space for reading. These books are opening doors to new worlds, ideas, and opportunities, right where they’re needed most. A huge thank you to our supporters. Together, we’re making the joy of reading accessible to every child, no matter where they live.

A Special Moment at the Dymocks Conference

Last week, we had the pleasure of attending the annual Dymocks Conference — and what a heartening reminder it was of just how deeply the Dymocks store network cares about children’s literacy.

Our General Manager, Melanie Smith, had the opportunity to present on the impact your support is having and share our bold vision for the year ahead. As Melanie said on the day:

“Every book we place into a child’s hands is a step toward a brighter future — and none of it is possible without our generous community of supporters.”

We also had the joy of catching up with our incredible ambassador, Jacqueline Harvey, who lit up the room with her passion and humour during her presentation. Jacqueline is a fierce advocate for children’s literacy, and it was wonderful to see her in action.

And finally, a huge congratulations to Dymocks Wollongong, named our Dymocks Children’s Charities Champion Store for their outstanding support and fundraising efforts over the past year. Their enthusiasm and commitment to getting books into the hands of children who need them most truly set the standard.

It was an energising few days, and we left feeling more motivated than ever to keep growing our reach, with your support at the heart of it all.

Celebrating nine years of partnership and generosity from Koppers

Thanks to their continued support, 978 students from five schools, including Ulmarra Public School, are benefiting from our Book Bank Program this year alone. This program provides essential access to books and reading resources that help foster a lifelong love of reading.

Since the partnership began, Koppers has helped over 4,000 children access books and tools they need to build literacy skills, boost confidence, and open doors to new opportunities.

Maree Cook, a Koppers representative who visited the school in June, shared:

“The partnering of Koppers Wood Products with Dymocks Children's Charities to support literacy in our schools is an important program to us. Supplying children with books to take home and enjoy! We were pleased to see the students were so excited to be able to select a book they were interested in. Great to see so many keen readers!”

Koppers' support has created a lasting legacy in the communities they serve, empowering young learners to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Thank you to our Corporate Volunteers!

A huge thank you to the amazing teams from AMP, Brookfield, and QBE Insurance who recently participated in our Corporate Volunteering Program.

Your support in packing books for our Book Bank initiative has helped ensure more children have access to brand-new, high-quality books that support both learning and a love of reading. Each book packed plays a part in transforming a school library and giving students the resources they deserve.

Volunteering with Dymocks Children’s Charities offers a unique opportunity for corporate teams to make a real difference — while connecting over a shared purpose: improving literacy outcomes for children across Australia.

It’s a hands-on way to give back, create impact, and help deliver the magic of books where they’re needed most.

Want to get your organisation involved?

Enquire to learn more about our Corporate Volunteering Program here!

Get Book Week Ready with the Library Boost Project

Make this Book Week one to remember by joining the Library Boost Project, a fun, flexible and impactful way to celebrate books, reading and your school community.

Whether you choose to run a week-long Read-a-thon or a one-day Library Boost event, you’ll be helping to raise vital funds to grow your school’s library and support children in need across Australia.

The best part, every dollar raised boosts your library and helps put brand-new books into the hands of disadvantaged children.

Why get involved?

  • Flexible options to suit your schedule. Run it your way!

  • Engaging resources – themed templates, posters, checklists, classroom activities and more

  • Milestone prizes to motivate students and reward participation

  • Online fundraising pages – easy to set up and share

  • Dedicated support from our team every step of the way

The Library Boost Project makes it simple to get started and even easier to make a real difference.

Ready to inspire a love of reading this Book Week? Get started here!

Lit Club 4 Kids: A Big Month of Reading!

We had a wonderful turnout for our recent Q&A with Stuart Wilson, author of The 113th Assistant Librarian — our second book of the year! It was fantastic to see so many curious, passionate young readers eager to dive deeper into the story, ask thoughtful questions, and learn more about the writing process straight from the author himself.

It’s moments like these that remind us how powerful stories can be — sparking imagination, inspiring discussion, and building lifelong connections to reading.

Sign up to Lit Club 4 Kids here!

Next up for July–September:
We’re thrilled to announce that our next Lit Club read is The Girl and The Ghost by our amazing Ambassador, Jacqueline Harvey! It’s a captivating story filled with friendship, mystery, and just the right amount of spooky fun — perfect for winter reading.


You can purchase the book or the Lit Club bundle via our website here and best of all, 100% of proceeds go directly to our literacy programs supporting children in need across Australia.

Happy Reading!