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Fairies

By Zoey 
- qld
Down in the ghostly back garden Where no one dares to go Something lurks in the shadows What...
2025 |
 writing |
 poetry
 |  middle

The Baby’s Breath Trail

By Angelina 
- qld
The salted-sweat stung her bloodshot eyes, once wispy hair plastered to her forehead. The sharp edges of silver...
2025 |
 writing |
 story
 |  senior

Lost and Found

By Leon 
- nsw
It started with a flicker—barely noticeable at first. A tiny flame dancing on the spilled oil near the...
2025 |
 writing |
 story
 |  junior

The Camel’s Complaint

By Aryanne 
- qld
Canary birds have sugar and seed, And parrots have crackers to crunch. As for the poodles, they tell...
2025 |
 writing |
 poetry
 |  junior

My P.E. Teacher Mr Rice

By Claire 
- vic
2025 |
 art |
 drawing
 |  junior

Spring

By Angelina 
- vic
The calm spring sunshine The buzzing bees in the sun So sweet super fun
2025 |
 writing |
 poetry
 |  junior

Rose

By Ariana  
- vic
Red ruby roses They’re very colourful They smell really sweet
2025 |
 writing |
 poetry
 |  junior

The Unknown Land

By Pailin 
- qld
Drifting off to a cloudy land Will it be nice or will it be bland? Dreaming of a...
2025 |
 writing |
 poetry
 |  middle

Reading

By Asma 
- vic
Reading Pictures, Pages Turning, Learning, Searching Resting, Calming, Happy, Sadness Peaceful
2025 |
 writing |
 poetry
 |  junior

The Loop

By Jonathan 
- nsw
… You’re on your bed, What’s your name? “Ethan James” You wake up… Questions, My life was a...
2025 |
 writing |
 story
 |  middle

Spirit of a devil

By Sophie  
- tas
2025 |
 art |
 painting
 |  middle

Fading Stripes

By Lincon 
- tas
2025 |
 art |
 painting
 |  middle

In Memory of Rob Leonard, Our Founder

It is with great sadness that the Board of Directors, staff, and myself from the Children’s Charity Network must inform you of the passing of our founder, Mr Rob Leonard, following a 14-month battle with Cancer. We pass our condolences to Rob’s friends and family at this terrible time.

Rob was a wonderful, caring man with a passion for service and charity. His vision to influence young Australians through literacy 25 years ago has impacted thousands, who will all be saddened by this news. In honour of Rob, I look forward to growing his vision and continuing to advocate for the value of literacy and arts.

Please take a moment to reflect upon Rob’s impact on you, and remember his uncompromising belief in the power of Art and Writing.

Rob, you will be truly missed but never far away from our thoughts. 

May Rob’s memory be a blessing.

Jason Woods
Children’s Charity Network Board and Community