November 11, 2026

Children's University Australasia and Africa | It takes a community to inspire a child | Adelaide Uni

Congratulations to Adelaide University for their entry into Shaping Australia:

https://www.shapingaustraliaawards.com.au/finalists/uniting-to-break-the-postcode-barrier

from the website:

"Children's University Australasia and Africa brings entire communities together to help children discover new interests, build confidence and see possibilities beyond their immediate circumstances. Led by Adelaide University, the program connects schools, families, libraries, businesses and community organisations to create learning experiences beyond the classroom.

Through its Passport to Learning, children aged 5-14 explore their interests through voluntary activities that encourage curiosity, creativity and ambition. In 2025 alone, more than 5,640 South Australian children completed over 271,000 hours of learning across 58 communities.

By surrounding children with people who believe in their potential, Children's University is helping create stronger communities and bigger futures for the next generation.

Finalists: Kiri Hagenus (lead), Luca Prisciandaro, and Alys Jackson"