At CODE4FUN, every parent knows Lena, the co-founder and marketing director who has been the backbone of our community for the last nine years. Since the inception of CODE4FUN‘s first classes in April 2015, Lena has dedicated herself to the welfare of our families, essentially available 24/7.

Lena not only sends out class reminders each morning but also manages all parent inquiries—whether it involves changing a class day, time, or course level. She acts as the vital link between parents and teachers, provides feedback to educators, and writes reference letters for students applying for scholarships.

Recently, the University of Sydney Business School featured Lena’s journey on their website. In the article, Lena Sveshnikova, CODE4FUN co-founder and marketing director, reflects on her time at the University of Sydney where she completed her Master of Marketing in 2014. She shares the story of how CODE4FUN was created and discusses the main drivers behind this innovative startup.

Here is a brief excerpt:

“Elena explains that the program is not just about teaching technical mastery but also about equipping the younger generation with invaluable skills to empower them and shape their future. ‘Coding fosters logical thinking, analytical abilities, and a structured approach to problem solving,’ she says. ‘These skills are not only relevant in the field of technology but also transferable to various aspects of life, nurturing critical thinking and innovation.'”

Enjoy the read!

The NSW Government is helping kids get creative with the new Creative Kids initiative.

Parents, guardians and carers receiving Family Tax Benefit are welcome to apply for a Creative Kids voucher. The $50 voucher is available twice a year to use towards sport, creative and cultural activities.

Voucher 1 – 2024: Available from term 1 

• Applications open: 1 February 2024
• Apply for and use the voucher by: 31 December 2024

Voucher 2 – 2024: Available from term 3 

• Applications open: 15 July 2024
• Apply for and use the voucher by: 14 July 2025

At CODE4FUN, we are very excited to be a part of this NSW Government program as a registered Creative Kids provider. It’s a great opportunity to let kids find their passion and learn new skills.

How you can get $50 back on your child’s enrolment with CODE4FUN:

Step 1: 

APPLY FOR YOUR CREATIVE KID’S VOUCHER

Please navigate to Service NSW website and follow the instructions on how to apply for a $50 voucher

Step 2

ENROL YOUR CHILD WITH CODE4FUN

Check out our weekly classes:

and camps:

When enrolling, you will need to enter your child’s name exactly as it shown on your voucher, your child’s date of birth and the voucher number.

Step 3

RECEIVE YOUR CREATIVE KID’S $50 REFUND

We will refund you the voucher value of $50 within 10 days (normally it takes about 2-3 days). Please keep in mind your refund will be transferred to the exact same account that was used to make the enrolment.

If you have already enrolled your child in for any of CODE4FUN courses or camps, you still are able to claim your Creative Kid’s refund from us. In this case, please simply send your Creative Kids 16-digit voucher code, your child’s date of birth and your child’s name exactly as it shown on your voucher via info@code4fun.com.au with subject Creative Kids / your child’s name (Creative Kids / John Smith).

We are very proud of Max Forbes, a CODE4FUN alumnus, who won the Northern Beaches Youth Volunteer of the Year award! As a CODE4FUN student, Max always has been showing his passion and dedication to coding and computer science. We’re absolutely thrilled to witness how he continues to pursue his passion, while generously sharing his knowledge with others. At Willoughby City Library, Max helps children in a free after school program to learn about coding, computer literacy and problem solving. Max’s dedication is not just inspiring; it’s a testament to the transformative power of education and mentorship. We couldn’t be prouder of his achievements and the positive impact he’s making in our community. Let’s applaud Max Forbes for his outstanding contributions and for being a shining example of how one individual’s passion can ignite the spark of curiosity in countless others!