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The Smith Family organises a range of fundraising, profiling and engagement events to help raise awareness of the work we do and why we do it.
These events are a fantastic opportunity for everyone to show their support for a more caring and cohesive Australia as we work together to break the cycle of disadvantage.
At The Smith Family we try to make it as easy as we can for you to participate in, or run your own events. You can get involved as little or as much as you like but either way you'll have heaps of fun whilst raising money to help financially disadvantaged Australian children and their families.
Click on the links below to find out more about our current events:
Sydney Conversations The Smith Family, with the support of various generous corporate partners, has held Sydney Conversations events since 2004. We look at a current topic to get the news behind the news and bring together thought leaders and experts to share their knowledge and experience and facilitate discussion. Click here to learn more about Sydney Conversations
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Melbourne and Brisbane Writers Festivals As a children's charity committed to helping unlock opportunities for disadvantaged Australian children through education and learning, The Smith Family is proud to be the community partner for the Melbourne and Brisbane Writers Festivals 2010. Click here to learn more about Melbourne and Brisbane Writers Festivals
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Around the Bay in a Day Organised by Bicycle Victoria, Around the Bay in a Day is Australia's largest one day cycling challenge and provides cyclists with the opportunity to raise much needed funds for The Smith Family. Click here to learn more about Around the Bay in a Day
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Tertiary Awards Each February and March, The Smith Family celebrates the remarkable achievements of its graduating Year 12 and tertiary students who have overcome significant challenges to benefit from education. The Tertiary Awards take place across the country and bring together our inspirational students, their families and mentors, and those caring Australians that have helped them achieve success.
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The Smith Family Challenge The Smith Family Challenge is an annual event that tests the stamina and fitness of individuals against the elements as they raise money to help change the lives of thousands of disadvantaged Aussie kids. The 2010 Challenge - Cycle for Change - saw 20 ordinary blokes ride a gruelling 200km from the top of Mount Kosciuszko to the Victorian coast. A huge thank you on behalf of The Smith Family and the kids whom we support to everyone who donated to this year's challenge which raised a phenomenal $325,000! Click here to learn more about Cycle for Change
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Coast to Coast The annual Savings & Loans Coast to Coast took place in South Australia on Sunday 14 March 2010. This recreational road ride is a celebration of cycling, featuring a festive post ride event with live music, demonstrations, expo displays, family entertainment, as well as locally produced food and drink for riders, their friends and families. Click here to learn more about Coast to Coast
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David Brown Memorial Golf Day The David Brown Memorial Golf Day is a celebration of the life of one of The Smith Family's greatest supporters, who sadly passed away in 2001. David's wife Diana organises this annual event which recognises his three great passions: sport, charity and work. This annual fundraiser is generously sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers where David was a partner for 21 years and was the auditor for The Smith Family. To date, these events have raised over $325,000 for The Smith Family's Learning for Life program. The eighth David Brown Memorial Golf Day is scheduled to take place in April 2011.
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How to run a successful charity event - eBook
Read this helpful new e-book, with top tips for new and experienced charity event organisers to achieve their goals. We hope you find this e-book interesting, insightful and helpful in many ways. Chapters will be made in instalments, so come back soon for more articles, tips and advice. How to run a successful charity event - eBook
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