The Beyond the Bag Project

Helping Children Start School with Confidence

At HuddoCo, we believe every child deserves a confident start to school 🤍 Not just encouragement, but the practical tools that help them feel prepared, included and ready from day one. That belief is what led us to launch The Beyond the Bag Project.

This January, we’ve partnered with The Smith Family to help support children experiencing disadvantage as they prepare to start primary school this February.

What Is The Beyond the Bag Project?

For the month of January, $40 from every HuddoCo bag bundle purchased is donated to The Smith Family to help provide essential school-readiness supplies for a child starting primary school.

These supplies include everyday items many of us take for granted, such as stationery, books and learning materials that play a powerful role in early confidence and learning 🎒📚

It’s a simple idea, but one with a very real outcome.

• One bundle.
• One child.
• One confident start to the school year.

Why School Readiness Matters

Starting school is one of the biggest milestones in a child’s life ✏️ It’s the beginning of their learning journey, their sense of belonging and their belief in themselves.

When children begin school with the right tools, they’re more likely to feel capable, included and ready to learn from day one. When they don’t, that gap can start early and often widens over time.

Education changes everything 🌱 And school readiness is one of the most proven pathways to breaking cycles of disadvantage and poverty.

For many families, the cost of essential school supplies isn’t a lack of care or effort, it’s simply a matter of access. That’s why partnering with The Smith Family felt like the right place to start.

Why We Chose The Smith Family

The Smith Family is a trusted Australian organisation dedicated to helping children and young people overcome educational disadvantage through practical, proven support.

Through this partnership, each $40 contribution provides a child with the essentials they need to begin primary school with dignity, confidence and opportunity.

Every HuddoCo family who chooses a bundle becomes part of a collective impact, helping another child step into the classroom feeling prepared and supported.

Small Actions. Real Impact.

We believe meaningful change doesn’t always come from big gestures. Sometimes it comes from everyday choices made thoughtfully ✨

By choosing a HuddoCo bundle this January, you’re not only supporting your own family, you’re helping another family start the school year on stronger footing.

Thank you for being part of a community that believes small actions can carry real meaning 🤍