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It’s not too late to help children like Hailey.

There are still 3,519 disadvantaged children that urgently need additional learning support. Please help us raise $1.4m by June 30 so they won’t miss out.
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Disadvantaged children urgently need support

Right now, children are waiting for life-changing sponsorships. Will you help a child in need?
SPONSOR A CHILD NOW
June is National Workplace Giving Month

Donating through your company’s Workplace Giving program is really tax efficient. Even a small monthly donation adds up to a big help for children in need. And you can even sponsor a student through this great way of giving.
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Joel finds direction through iTrack

After moving schools, Joel was unsure what career path to take. Having a mentor was crucial.
Watch Joel’s story
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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It’s not too late to help children like Hailey.

There are still 3,519 disadvantaged children that urgently need additional learning support. Please help us raise $1.4m by June 30 so they won’t miss out.
DONATE NOW
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Disadvantaged children urgently need support

Right now, children are waiting for life-changing sponsorships. Will you help a child in need?
SPONSOR A CHILD NOW
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June is National Workplace Giving Month

Donating through your company’s Workplace Giving program is really tax efficient. Even a small monthly donation adds up to a big help for children in need. And you can even sponsor a student through this great way of giving.
Find out more
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Joel finds direction through iTrack

After moving schools, Joel was unsure what career path to take. Having a mentor was crucial.
Watch Joel’s 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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Who we are

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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