RoxWhy began when Dylan Zhao watched his daughter Roxanne struggle to find learning tools that were both engaging and aligned with the Australian Curriculum. What started as "Roxanne, why?" became RoxWhy—a bridge between AI innovation and Australian classrooms.
To give every Australian student, parent and teacher a safe, curriculum-aligned AI companion that turns curiosity into mastery—anywhere, anytime.
A future where AI is a trusted learning partner in every classroom and lounge-room, sparking lifelong curiosity and closing achievement gaps, without compromising data privacy or pedagogical integrity.
Reach. Organise. eXcel. It all starts by asking "why".
Help you reach your academic goals with personalised learning paths and 24/7 AI support.
Organise your study with AI-generated lesson plans, quizzes, mind-maps, and progress tracking.
Excel in your studies with gamified rewards, daily micro-tasks, and evidence-based pedagogy.
The principles that guide everything we do at RoxWhy
Curriculum fidelity and academic honesty first—every interaction aligned with ACARA standards.
Zero-retention data design, age-appropriate safeguards, built on Australian Azure.
Affordable tiers, multi-format content, inclusive design—education without barriers.
Continuous feedback loops with teachers & departments—built by educators, for educators.
Agile releases, evidence-based pedagogy, open roadmap—always getting better together.
Solving the real challenges Australian families face every day
Mis-alignment with Aus Curriculum
Generic chatbots produce US-centric or off-syllabus content
Models fine-tuned to ACARA strands and state syllabi; mapping baked into prompt engineering
Teacher Workload
Teachers spend hours adapting AI output or creating materials from scratch
AI Notebook auto-generates lesson plans, quizzes, mind-maps, podcasts and flashcards in minutes
Parental Confidence
Parents want to help but fear giving outdated advice
Parent-friendly mode co-learns with younger students and explains concepts plainly
Data & Policy Constraints
Many EdTech tools fail IT security reviews and privacy tests
Built on Australian Azure, zero-retention policy, optional on-prem model hosting for departments
Equity & Engagement
One-size-fits-all study apps ignore diverse learning styles
Personalised learning plans, daily micro-tasks, progress tracking and gamified rewards
RoxWhy began in a Brisbane home when Dylan Zhao, a long-time public-sector innovation lead and father, watched his daughter Roxanne struggle to find learning tools that were both engaging and aligned with the Australian Curriculum. Commercial chatbots could spit out facts, but they couldn't speak the language of local classrooms, respect school IT rules, or guide parents who weren't tech-savvy.
Dylan decided to build the missing bridge: an AI learning assistant that meets schools where they are and lifts students where they want to be. The working project code-name—"Roxanne, why?"—soon shortened to RoxWhy, a reminder that genuine learning always starts with a curious "why?".
Today, RoxWhy isn't just another edu-tech app—it's a movement to make world-class, safe AI guidance an everyday right for Australian learners. We invite educators, parents, and policy leaders to join us in shaping the next chapter of Australian education—one "why?" at a time.
Early soft-launch users reported measurable gains in student confidence
Built by a team that has delivered AI governance frameworks for NHVR and Brisbane City Council
Discount scholarships for regional schools; open call for teacher-research partnerships
