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In classrooms around the country, 289 students took on the Doco in a Day challenge — to create a powerful short documentary in just one day.
The results are nothing short of inspiring. 86 compelling stories that are insightful, passionate, and deeply moving.
These young changemakers put their creativity, compassion and critical thinking into action — producing heartfelt and inspiring docos that shine a light on the urgent global issue of access to education.
But Doco in a Day isn’t just about creating films.
It’s about making a real-world impact. Students are raising their voices and funds to support Edmund Rice Foundation projects across East and Southern Africa, Australia, the Philippines and Timor Leste — projects that provide life-changing access to education and opportunities for those who need it most.
The challenge might be over — but the mission continues. Your support is vital to amplify the impact of these incredible student voices.
👉 Watch the documentaries and support the cause
“We’re so proud of what the students have created,” says CEO, Bren Arkinstall. “They’ve shown us that storytelling is not just an art — it’s a force for justice.”
Together, we can help turn their creativity into opportunity — and bring education within reach for communities across the globe.
To help keep the momentum going, we’ve extended the fundraising deadline to midday, Wednesday 31 July.
That means there’s still time to:
The judges now have the hard task of reviewing submissions, assessing each documentary on originality, creativity, accuracy, educational value and overall impact.
🗓️ Finalists will be announced in Week 1 of Term 3
🏆 Winners will be revealed on July 31
🏅 The team or individual with the Best Doco will pack their bags for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to East Africa in 2026, accompanied by their teacher coordinator.
🥈 Second place receives a $500 JB Hi-Fi voucher.
💰 The top fundraising team wins a $1000 voucher, while the top individual fundraiser takes home $500.
Regardless of who wins, all fundraising efforts will help change lives through access to education.
Children, families and communities will be able to learn, grow and gain employment — your hard work means they’ll have a chance to lift themselves out of poverty and live better lives.
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