As a real estate agent, I constantly see the impact schools have on neighbourhoods. It is not just about how they affect house prices, but how they shape the lives of the clients and families I work with every day.

As a father of four, with teachers in my own family, I also understand the funding challenges that many schools and early childcare centres face. That is why I have made a commitment to donate $1,000 every time I sell a property, with the school or early childcare centre to be chosen by the home seller.

This is about more than giving back. It is about recognising the vital role that schools and early learning centres play in keeping our neighbourhoods strong, welcoming and connected.

When you choose to sell your home with me, you are not only turning the page on your own next chapter, but also helping local schools continue to support and inspire the people around them.

If there is a school or centre close to your heart, or if you would like to know more about how this works, I would be glad to talk.