Being back at school isn't the same for everyone
Brooke was the first in her family to go to university
Become a sponsor and make a real difference.
Our Learning for Life Program Coordinators
Providing ongoing support during COVID-19
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Being back at school isn't the same for everyone -
Brooke was the first in her family to go to university -
Become a sponsor and make a real difference. -
Our Learning for Life Program Coordinators -
Providing ongoing support during COVID-19
A message from The Smith Family Acting CEO, Judy Barraclough
We truly believe supporting a child’s education is the best way to help break the cycle of disadvantage. By giving disadvantaged children and young people the support and resources they need to achieve their full potential, our impact will have a lasting effect on those we help today, and for generations to come.
One in six Australian children and young people living in poverty1 need our support to make the most of their education. I urge you to explore our website to learn more about this important issue, our programs, and how you can make a difference.
We are truly grateful to the many thousands of caring Australians who support the work we do for families in need. Without your generosity, our work in 91 communities across Australia simply wouldn't be possible.
The Problem
Today, there are more than 1.2m Australian children and young people living in poverty.
Disadvantaged students have significantly lower Year 12 completion rates.
Disadvantaged students are on average 2-3 years behind in reading and maths by the time they are 15 years old.
Making a difference
Last year, 209,128 disadvantaged children and their families received support through Smith Family programs.
Last year, we supported 57,847 Australian students through our Learning for Life sponsorships.
Last year, 96% of children in our student2student reading program improved their reading age.
