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Student and a teacher in a woodworking class - Plywood Academy by Ply Online

Plywood Academy - Our Schools & TAFE Program

From idea to finished build - supplies and support you can count on.
We’ll handle the panels; you focus on teaching.

Who Plywood Academy is For

  • Secondary schools (Design & Tech, STEM, VCE Product Design, VCE VET Building & Construction)
  • TAFEs (Cabinet Making/Joinery, Building & Construction, Interior Design, Set/Prop)
  • Registered training organisations, university design/architecture studios
Graham, the Ply Guy - Ply Online

Core benefits of Plywood Academy Program

  • Education pricing: products standard % discount for eligible institutions (+ tiered volume breaks).
  • Material supply: E0/E1 products
  • Offcuts & sustainability: free/low-cost offcut bundles for prototypes; FSC/PEFC documentation on request.
  • Incursions & tours: guest talks, warehouse tours. Graham, the Ply Guy has a WWCC (volunteer-based Working With Children Check).
  • Showcases: student showcase page + social feature on our website.
  • Provide an Educational Pamphlet of what we do
Plywood Academy student in the studio - Ply Online

How it works

  1. Apply  (form below) → confirm eligibility (school/TAFE email, ABN).
  2. Plan (materials) →  lead time, delivery options. Cut-to-size Service is by negotiation.
  3. Deliver (materials/kits) → labels/packing slip by class/project; optional teacher pack.
  4. Showcase (optional) → submit photos & brief; we publish and tag the school.

Ready to Apply? Drop us an email!

Frequently Asked Questions

Who’s eligible for the Plywood Academy Program?

Australian educational organisations (secondary schools, TAFEs, RTOs, universities). Purchase Orders (POs) are accepted.

How do we prove eligibility?

Use your school/TAFE email and provide your ABN on the PO or quote request.

What are your lead times?

Standard lead time is 2-5 business days (confirmed on your quote). Rush options and pre-orders are available on request. Learn more about our services in FAQs.

Where do you ship?

Australia-wide - direct to schools or to a local depot for collection.

Do you offer cut-to-size/CNC?

Yes. Cut-to-size is by negotiation. Pricing and lead time depend on your files, material choice, sheet yield, tolerances, and class quantity. Send DXF/DWG (mm), a cut list, and your target date; we’ll quote accordingly.

Can we pay by Purchase Order?

Yes. We accept POs and will issue a tax invoice referencing your PO number.

What payment methods do you accept?

PO/invoice, card, and Direct Deposit.

Do you offer terms for government schools?

Yes - 30 days EOM for eligible government schools (subject to approval).