Stewart House - The Department’s Charity of Choice:

Workplace Giving Made Simple with Smart

It's now easier and more efficient than ever to support Stewart House, the NSW Department of Education’s Charity of Choice since 1946.  All Workplace Giving (WPG) deductions will now be made through the Department’s contracted salary packaging provider, Smart (formerly Smartsalary), as a pre-tax deduction. There are no fees for packaging donations.

Support from NSW DoE staff remains essential, and the move to Smart is a pivotal step in continuing that proud tradition of helping disadvantaged public school children across the state.

About Workplace Giving

Workplace Giving through Smart reduces your taxable income upfront, making your donation simple, tax-effective, and fully ATO-compliant.

For Stewart House, regular contributions from staff provide reliable, ongoing support, helping us plan and continue vital programs free of charge for children in need.

Why Your Support Matters

Each child’s 12-day stay costs around $2,000 to provide, but there is no fee to carers for children to attend.  

Stewart House relies on community support to meet annual operating costs of around $5 million each year. Only 8% of funding comes from government sources, with the remainder raised through donations and fundraising.  

Your regular support through workplace giving makes a lasting difference in a child’s life. One student recently put it best:

“I’ve had a great time, as there were some things at home I needed to get off my chest. It’s a truly loveful place.”

Thank you for your continued support of NSW students’ wellbeing.

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