Funded Defence Tutoring for Families Across Australia

Teaching built to support continuity through change.

We welcome Australian Defence Force (ADF) and veteran families with approved ADF or DVA tutoring funding. Our experienced, qualified teachers provide one-to-one online tutoring in English and mathematics for students in Years 2–9 across Australia.

Many students experience relocations or school changes that interrupt learning, confidence and routine. Our tutoring supports children from Defence families with individually planned teaching, consistent educator relationships and attention to both academic needs and student wellbeing.

Sessions are shaped around each student’s school context, curriculum expectations and current needs. Educators use professional teaching judgement to provide structure, explain unfamiliar concepts and respond to changes in understanding, confidence and independence.

Funded Defence Tutoring for Families Across Australia

We welcome Australian Defence Force (ADF) and veteran families with approved ADF or DVA tutoring funding. Our experienced, qualified teachers provide one-to-one online tutoring in English and mathematics for students in Years 2–9 across Australia.

Many students experience relocations or school changes that interrupt learning, confidence and routine. Our tutoring supports children from Defence families with individually planned teaching, consistent educator relationships and attention to both academic needs and student wellbeing.

Experienced Teachers Supporting Defence Families Through School Changes

Defence tutoring often supports students whose learning has been disrupted by relocation, school change or extended absence. Students may need help with curriculum differences after relocating, settling into a new school or managing the transition from Year 6 to Year 7.

Our small team of experienced, qualified teachers brings strong curriculum knowledge and classroom understanding. Educators use this expertise to identify gaps, explain unfamiliar concepts and adapt teaching to reflect individual school expectations.

Sessions are structured and individually planned, with teaching adapted in real time through professional judgement rather than scripts or fixed programs. Familiar routines and clear expectations provide consistency while allowing educators to respond to each student’s current needs.

One-on-One Tutoring That Prioritises Learning and Wellbeing

School changes can bring unfamiliar expectations, academic pressure or anxiety about schoolwork. Some capable students hesitate to attempt unfamiliar tasks, seek frequent reassurance or spend longer than needed trying to make work perfect. Others find it difficult to begin tasks or manage an increasing workload, even when they understand the content.

Our educators respond to these patterns through explicit teaching, manageable steps and clear expectations, with attention to student wellbeing alongside meaningful academic challenge. Tutoring is not about adding more pressure. It is about helping students regain clarity, confidence and a sense of control over their learning.

Educators take time to understand each student’s strengths, how they approach challenges and when they need guidance or greater independence. This relational consistency supports trust, confidence and growing independence over time.

Tutoring is tailored to each child’s goals, learning needs and school setting, with a focus on helping students:

  • re-engage with learning after disruption
  • build confidence and independence as learners
  • approach unfamiliar schoolwork and expectations with practical strategies
  • develop organisation, planning and self-monitoring skills they can use across school settings
Led by Experienced, Trusted Professionals

All sessions are delivered by highly qualified working professionals with a strong track record in both teaching and mentoring. We bring a deep understanding of curriculum, child development and assessment, and a genuine commitment to building strong, respectful relationships with every student.

Why Parents Choose Rethinking Mindsets for Defence-Funded Tutoring


Stability

Consistent, one-to-one tutoring with familiar routines, clear expectations and an educator who takes time to understand your child.


Confidence

Explicit teaching and guided practice support confidence, independence and the skills to approach challenging schoolwork.


Resilience

Guidance that helps students approach setbacks, recognise when they need support and return to challenging tasks with practical next steps.


Independence

Practical strategies for planning, checking understanding and applying learning independently, with long-term capability in mind.

Experienced Teachers Supporting Defence Families Through School Changes

Defence tutoring often supports students whose learning has been disrupted by relocation, school change or extended absence. Students may need help with curriculum differences after relocating, settling into a new school or managing the transition from Year 6 to Year 7. Our small team of experienced, qualified teachers brings strong curriculum knowledge and classroom understanding. Educators use this expertise to identify gaps, explain unfamiliar concepts and adapt teaching to reflect individual school expectations.

Sessions are structured and individually planned, with teaching adapted in real time through professional judgement rather than scripts or fixed programs. Familiar routines and clear expectations provide consistency while allowing educators to respond to each student’s current needs.

One-on-One Tutoring That Prioritises Learning and Wellbeing

School changes can bring unfamiliar expectations, academic pressure or anxiety about schoolwork. Some capable students hesitate to attempt unfamiliar tasks, seek frequent reassurance or spend longer than needed trying to make work perfect. Others find it difficult to begin tasks or manage an increasing workload, even when they understand the content.

Our educators respond to these patterns through explicit teaching, manageable steps and clear expectations, with attention to student wellbeing alongside meaningful academic challenge. Teaching focuses on helping students understand their schoolwork and approach it with greater confidence and independence.

Tutoring is delivered one-on-one so educators can build consistent, trusted relationships with students over time. Educators take time to understand each student’s strengths, how they approach challenges and when they need guidance or greater independence. This relational consistency supports trust, confidence and growing independence over time.

Tutoring is tailored to each child’s goals, learning needs and school setting, with a focus on helping students:

  • re-engage with learning after disruption
  • build confidence and independence as learners
  • approach unfamiliar schoolwork and expectations with practical strategies
  • develop organisation, planning and self-monitoring skills they can use across school settings

Funded Defence Tutoring

Once your child’s tutoring funding is approved, we welcome a conversation about their learning needs, available sessions and whether our approach is a suitable fit. Our role is to provide tutoring that responds to your child’s needs within the scope of their approved funding.

Families arrange funding approval directly with Defence or DVA before enquiring about funded tutoring with us. We do not guide or manage funding applications. For eligibility and application assistance, please contact the relevant scheme directly.

ADF Education Assistance Scheme (EAS) Tutoring

The scheme may provide tutoring assistance when a posting leads to a school change and additional educational support is required. Eligibility and approval are determined by Defence.

Defence funding and application information

DVA-Funded Tutoring through MRCAETS

The scheme may provide approved additional tuition for eligible students who need extra help with their studies. Eligibility for the education scheme and approval for additional tuition are determined by DVA.

DVA funding and application information

Why Parents Choose Rethinking Mindsets for Defence and DVA-Funded Tutoring


Stability

Consistent, one-to-one tutoring with familiar routines, clear expectations and an educator who takes time to understand your child.


Independence

Practical strategies for planning, checking understanding and applying learning independently, with long-term capability in mind.


Resilience

Guidance that helps students approach setbacks, recognise when they need support and return to tasks with practical next steps.


Independence

Practical strategies for planning, checking understanding and applying learning independently, with long-term capability in mind.

Funded Defence Tutoring

Once your child’s tutoring funding is approved, we welcome a conversation about their learning needs, available sessions and whether our approach is a suitable fit. Our role is to provide tutoring that responds to your child’s needs within the scope of their approved funding.

Families arrange funding approval directly with Defence or DVA before enquiring about funded tutoring with us. We do not guide or manage funding applications. For eligibility and application assistance, please contact the relevant scheme directly.

ADF Education Assistance Scheme (EAS) Tutoring

The scheme may provide tutoring assistance when a posting leads to a school change and additional educational support is required. Eligibility and approval are determined by Defence.

Defence funding and application information

DVA-Funded Tutoring through MRCAETS

The scheme may provide approved additional tuition for eligible students who need extra help with their studies. Eligibility for the education scheme and approval for additional tuition are determined by DVA.

DVA funding and application information

Your Next Step Once Funding Is Approved

Once your child’s tutoring funding is approved, speak with an educator about their learning needs and available sessions. We take time to understand your child’s school context, strengths and current challenges before discussing whether our tutoring is a suitable fit.

Where suitable availability exists, a complimentary introductory session provides an opportunity to meet the educator, consider suitability and discuss next steps. We also clarify how the proposed sessions fit the approved funding and any costs payable by your family before tutoring begins.

Private Tutoring for Defence Families

Defence families can also choose tutoring privately, including when funding is unavailable or approved sessions have finished. The same individually planned, teacher-led approach supports learning continuity, confidence and independence.

Private tutoring can also include extension and academic development for students ready for greater challenge. Families can explore ongoing tutoring options according to their child’s needs and educator availability.

Led by Experienced, Trusted Professionals

All sessions are delivered by highly qualified working professionals with a strong track record in both teaching and mentoring. We bring a deep understanding of curriculum, child development and assessment, and a genuine commitment to building strong, respectful relationships with every student.

Your Next Step Once Funding Is Approved

Once your child’s tutoring funding is approved, speak with an educator about their learning needs and available sessions. We take time to understand your child’s school context, strengths and current challenges before discussing whether our tutoring is a suitable fit.

Where suitable availability exists, a complimentary introductory session provides an opportunity to meet the educator, consider suitability and discuss next steps. We also clarify how the proposed sessions fit the approved funding and any costs payable by your family before tutoring begins.

Where tutoring proceeds, sessions are delivered one-on-one with a consistent educator. Teaching is structured around curriculum requirements, school expectations and the student’s academic needs within the approved funding scope. Families receive clear communication regarding session focus, progress and any adjustments required as circumstances change.

Private Tutoring for Defence Families

Defence families can also choose tutoring privately, including when funding is unavailable or approved sessions have finished. The same individually planned, teacher-led approach supports learning continuity, confidence and independence.

Some families choose to continue tutoring beyond funded sessions to maintain consistency through further transitions or school changes. Where relevant, options are discussed transparently so families can decide whether continued tutoring is appropriate. Continuing with the same educator and session structure is subject to availability.

Private tutoring can also include extension and academic development for students ready for greater challenge. Families can explore ongoing tutoring options according to their child’s needs and educator availability.

Frequently Asked Questions about Defence Tutoring

These answers explain how tutoring works at Rethinking Mindsets once funding is approved, the students we support and where our role begins.

Defence or DVA determines eligibility and approves tutoring funding under the relevant scheme. Families arrange applications and required documentation directly with the responsible organisation. Please confirm approval for tutoring specifically before enquiring about funded sessions with Rethinking Mindsets.

Contact us with your child’s year level, learning needs, availability and the scheme under which tutoring has been approved. We will discuss suitability, available sessions and the funding details needed to make arrangements. You do not need to send detailed service or medical records with your initial enquiry.

Where suitable availability exists, a complimentary introductory session allows your child to meet the educator and gives your family an opportunity to consider the next steps. Sessions are delivered one-to-one online, with teaching planned around your child’s needs, school expectations and approved tutoring arrangements.

We focus on providing tutoring once funding has been approved and do not guide or manage applications. Defence and DVA can advise on eligibility, application requirements and funding decisions. Once your child’s tutoring funding is approved, we welcome a conversation about their learning needs and available sessions.

We provide tutoring for students in Years 2–9. Teaching may include English, mathematics, study skills and executive functioning skills such as planning, organisation and self-monitoring, depending on your child’s needs and the scope of their approved funding.

Educators explain concepts, model strategies and guide practice, with attention to confidence, independence and student wellbeing. Tutoring does not provide treatment for anxiety or other mental health concerns. If concerns extend beyond learning or significantly affect everyday life, speak with your child’s school or an appropriate health professional. Tutoring may sit alongside that support.

Yes. Our tutoring is delivered online to families across Australia, including regional and remote locations, subject to suitable session availability and a reliable internet connection. Online delivery can allow tutoring to continue through a relocation, with scheduling and funding arrangements discussed as needed.

Our approach brings together explicit teaching, expert judgement and an understanding of how students approach learning and challenge. Students work one-to-one with experienced, qualified teachers who take time to understand their strengths, school expectations and current pressures.

This can be valuable for capable students experiencing perfectionism, difficulty starting tasks or reduced confidence, as well as those addressing gaps after a school change. Teaching remains academically focused, with consistent educator relationships and attention to student wellbeing.

Funding information reflects Defence and DVA guidance at the time of review. Eligibility, tutoring approval and funding conditions are determined by the relevant authority. Please confirm current requirements directly with Defence or DVA before making funding decisions.