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Girls Who Code, which made Canada its first international market in 2018, runs free after-school clubs in Toronto offering over 120 hours of self-guided coding tutorials. For 2026, the organisation's Pathways Summer Program offers a free seven-week virtual course in AI, data science, cybersecurity, and web development for high school girls and non-binary students.
Hobart's first toy library opened on 27 February 2026 at South Hobart Community Centre, offering more than 400 toys valued at over $20,000 for local families to borrow. Pulse Tasmania reported free tickets to the library's Saturday open day sold out within 48 hours, with support from the City of Hobart, GHD, and Derwent Valley Medical Centre.
The Northern Territory Government's Teach Local scholarship offers $5,000 a year to 15 Territorians studying teaching over a four-year programme, while Teach up North offers a $5,000 one-off incentive for interstate pre-service teachers completing their final placement in the NT. The NT Government reported 71% of Territory schools are in remote or very remote areas, serving 44% of the student population.
The University of North Texas announced on January 14, 2026 that it will cover full tuition and mandatory fees for incoming Texas freshmen from families earning $100,000 or less, starting fall 2026. The Texas Tribune reported university officials expect more than 3,500 incoming freshmen to qualify for the North Texas Promise programme in its first year.