Take a Look: 2024 Year In Review

We’ve accomplished so much together this past year at Dymocks Children’s Charities. Thanks to your incredible support, over 63,000 books were delivered to more than 45,000 children, helping to improve literacy and spark a lifelong love of reading and learning.

In 2024, our literacy programs created lasting change:

Library Regeneration transformed under-resourced libraries into inspiring learning spaces.

Book Bank provided books to children to keep who might not otherwise have access to them.

Lit Club 4 Kids connected over 1,700 young readers to exciting stories and new authors.

But behind every number is a story of a child discovering their new favourite book, a library transformed into a vibrant hub for learning, and a school empowered to foster a love of reading in every student. These moments are what make our work so meaningful.

We encourage you to explore our 2024 Year in Review here to learn more about the lives you’ve helped change. Your support makes a world of difference, and we can’t wait to continue this vital work with you in the year ahead.

Back to School Appeal 2025

Every child deserves the chance to succeed, but for many, starting school without books makes learning harder.

Right now, thousands of children in Australia don’t have access to the basic tools they need—books that spark curiosity and foster learning.

But this is where you can make a difference.

With your support of our Back to School Appeal, you’ll ensure that children can walk into their classrooms equipped and ready to learn.

Your contribution can change the trajectory of a child’s education, giving them the resources to explore, discover, and grow.

Help make sure no child is left behind this school year.

Donate here today and give the gift of learning.

2025 Great Debate Gala

2024 Debaters

The 2025 Great Debate Gala is shaping up to be our most powerful event yet, showcasing how literacy can change lives.

Friday 11 April

Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney

Join us for an unforgettable evening of bold ideas, heartfelt stories, and spirited debate lead by our team captions Adam Spencer and Rob Carlton. Enjoy a luxurious three-course dinner with fine wines at one of Sydney’s most iconic venues while helping us raise critical funds to support young readers across Australia.

This is more than just an event—it’s your chance to be part of a movement transforming lives through literacy.

Sponsorship packages available.

School Spotlight: La Perouse Public School, NSW

We're thrilled to shine a spotlight on La Perouse Public School, a long-time participant in our Book Bank Program, which they've proudly been part of since 2012! This core literacy initiative provides students in years 3–6 with a new book each term throughout primary school. Books they have been able to choose themselves, based on their unique interests and tastes.

The opportunity for children to choose their own books is a powerful aspect of this program. It allows children to feel a sense of ownership and excitement about reading, fostering a personal connection to the stories they choose. By empowering students to pick books that resonate with their passions—whether it's adventure, mystery, or exploring the natural world—we help cultivate a love of reading that lasts a lifetime.

Through the program, the students of La Perouse have been steadily building their home libraries. For many, these books are the only ones they will own during their childhood, making them more meaningful and creating a lasting connection to the joys of reading. Research highlights that giving children the ability to choose their own books is one of the most effective ways to foster a love of reading. This sense of choice empowers children to explore their interests, discover new passions, and engage deeply with stories that resonate with them.

The principal of La Perouse Public School shared:

"The Book Bank program is one of the most powerful and beneficial I have been involved in. The quality of a text is extremely important when trying to engage students in reading. I heard from a parent of their child… of a new-found enjoyment of reading. This really was a WOW moment for me and will probably change the trajectory of this child's life."

At Dymocks Children's Charities, we believe every child deserves to explore the magical worlds books have to offer and to build a personal library they can cherish. We're so proud to have supported La Perouse Public School over the years and can't wait to see where their students' reading adventures take them next!