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Without extra support, Dena may never catch up

A hard start in life became even more pronounced at school, where Dena struggled from day one.
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Research: Attendance Lifts Achievement

In an Australian-first, our report draws on longitudinal data collected from around 30,000 students on the Learning for Life program
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Sponsorship inspired Seynab

Seynab moved to Australia to live with her grandmother at the age of nine. Struggling financially, Seynab was matched with a sponsor who gave her financial and emotional support to get through school.
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Our Learning for Life Program Coordinators

“Parents thank me all the time, but I’m just the lucky one who gets to bring it all together for families”. Belinda, Learning for Life Program Coordinator.
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Our Learning for Life Program Coordinators

“If a student can’t afford to go on an excursion, or he can’t do his homework because there’s no internet at home, or he’s always going hungry at morning tea time, I get a call.” Mathias, Learning for Life Program Coordinator.
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Without extra support, Dena may never catch up

A hard start in life became even more pronounced at school, where Dena struggled from day one.
SPONSOR A CHILD NOW
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Research: Attendance Lifts Achievement

In an Australian-first, our report draws on longitudinal data collected from around 30,000 students on the Learning for Life program
FIND OUT MORE
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Sponsorship inspired Seynab

Seynab moved to Australia to live with her grandmother at the age of nine. Struggling financially, Seynab was matched with a sponsor who gave her financial and emotional support to get through school.
Find out more
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Our Learning for Life Program Coordinators

“Parents thank me all the time, but I’m just the lucky one who gets to bring it all together for families”. Belinda, Learning for Life Program Coordinator.
Watch Story
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Our Learning for Life Program Coordinators

“If a student can’t afford to go on an excursion, or he can’t do his homework because there’s no internet at home, or he’s always going hungry at morning tea time, I get a call.” Mathias, Learning for Life Program Coordinator.
Find out more
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The Smith Family is a children's charity helping disadvantaged Australian children to get the most out of their education, so they can create better futures for themselves.

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A message from The Smith Family CEO, Lisa O'Brien

A message from The Smith Family CEO, Lisa O'Brien

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 seven 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 94 communities across Australia simply wouldn't be possible.

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¹ ACOSS & SPRC (2016) Poverty in Australia, 2016, Australian Council of Social Services, Sydney.

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