Frequently Asked Questions
We know that every school and community is different. Whether you’re exploring our youth-led wellbeing programs or looking to strengthen your local homework club, we’re here to work alongside you in a way that is flexible, collaborative, and responsive to local needs.
Below you’ll find answers to common questions about how CommShare partners with schools and community organisations across South Australia to support young people’s learning, wellbeing, and connection.
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Support FAQs
Schools
What exactly is CommShare?
CommShare is a youth-led lunchtime and homework club support program that helps schools and education settings create structured, inclusive activities to boost student social connection, confidence and wellbeing.
Who runs the activities in schools?
Your school’s CommShare Student Leadership Team, with one supervising staff member and support from a CommShare Mentor.
What ages can be involved?
Primary: Years 5–6
Secondary: Years 7–9
All students are welcome to participate — the leadership team runs each session.
What’s in the CommBox?
A toolkit containing activity supplies, games, templates, signage, safety checklists and creative ideas for the whole term.
How often are the activities run?
Once a week at lunchtime — though some schools choose 2–3 times per week once they’re confident.
Do staff need to plan anything?
No.
CommShare provides all planning templates, calendars and resources.
Staff simply supervise and support.
Is it safe?
Absolutely.
CommShare mentors have Working With Children Checks, and our program follows SA child-safe guidelines.
Your school retains primary duty of care.
Can we customise the activities?
Yes!
Every term is co-designed with your student leaders and CommShare Mentor.
What if our school has limited space?
CommShare is designed for flexibility — a library corner, hallway nook, balcony, undercover space, courtyard or classroom can all work well.
How much does it cost?
We offer several low-cost packages depending on school size and level of support.
Because we use existing school resources, the program is highly affordable.
Can we trial CommShare?
Yes — we offer free demonstration visits.
Support FAQs
Homework Clubs
How does CommShare support homework clubs?
Our support is flexible, collaborative, and community-focused. We work alongside homework clubs to strengthen their capacity and ensure young people receive consistent, high-quality academic support.
What kind of support do you provide?
We provide:
- Trained and supported volunteer tutors
- Relevant, engaging educational resources
- Ongoing academic and mentoring support
- Guidance to help foster inclusive, student-centred learning environments
Do you replace existing homework club volunteers or staff?
No. We work in partnership with existing teams. Our role is to complement and strengthen the work already happening within your homework club.
What age groups do you support?
We primarily support school-aged children and young people, tailoring academic and mentoring support to meet local needs.
How does CommShare ensure quality and consistency?
Our volunteers receive training, ongoing guidance, and clear frameworks to support both academic learning and positive mentoring relationships.
How does this benefit the local community?
By strengthening the capacity of homework clubs, we help ensure they can continue meeting the needs of their communities—now and into the future.
Who can partner with CommShare for homework club support?
We partner with schools, community organisations, neighbourhood centres, and grassroots groups running homework clubs across South Australia.
Is your support customised to each homework club?
Yes. We recognise that every community is different. We work collaboratively to understand your goals, student needs, and existing structure before tailoring our support.
What subjects can your tutors assist with?
Our volunteer tutors support general homework completion, literacy and numeracy development, assignment planning, and study skills. Where possible, we also match tutors to specific subject strengths.
How do you support student wellbeing?
Yes. All volunteers receive training and ongoing support to ensure they can provide both effective academic assistance and positive mentoring relationships.
Is there a cost to partner with CommShare?
Our partnership model varies depending on the structure and level of support required. We are committed to keeping services accessible and will discuss options with you directly.
How can our homework club get involved?
We welcome conversations with new partners. Contact us to discuss your homework club’s needs and explore how we can work together.
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