About Us
Learn about our mission, our journey, and the passionate volunteers who make it all possible.
Our Mission
Why We Exist
Zephyr Education was established in 2013 by a group of volunteers who recognized a critical gap in support for children fleeing domestic and family violence. When families arrive at DFV shelters the children often have no school uniforms, books and supplies making it difficult for them to start at a new school and fit in with their peers.
Education is vital for the future of these children and their ability to heal from trauma. Missing school or standing out because they don’t have the right uniform can compound their challenges and affect their self-esteem.
Our mission is simple: ensure every child affected by domestic and family violence can restart at their new school fully equipped, confident, and ready to learn – usually within 48 hours of arriving at a shelter.
Our Approach
How We Help
Rapid Response
We respond to requests for school support for individual children within 48 hours, ensuring they can get back to school as quickly as possible.
Tailored Support
We provide school essentials for each child - such as uniforms, school bags, stationery, laptops and iPads.
Dignity First
Brand new uniforms including school shoes, and funding to enable children to participate in all school activities making them feel valued and included.
What We Stand For
Our Values
🤝 Respect & Dignity
Our intervention priorities the needs and dignity of the families we help. We work discreetly with the staff of DFV support organisations to smooth the children’s transition back to school.
⚡ Speed Matters
We respond to all requests for support within 48 hours because every day a child misses school impacts their wellbeing and educational prospects.
💯 100% Volunteer-Run
Zephyr is managed and run entirely by volunteers who gladly donate their time and expertise because they passionately believe in our cause.
🎓 Education is Healing
Restarting school provides a child with a sense of structure, normalcy and hope. We supply them with the school essentials to successfully restart their educational journey.