The Smith Family

It has been incredibly sad witnessing the devastating impact the fires are having on so many people, wildlife and communities across Australia.

Our thanks and gratitude to all the dedicated firefighters and emergency relief workers who have worked tirelessly to save lives and homes across the country and to support people and animals through this disaster. If you would like to support the emergency relief effort you can donate to the organisations listed on the ABC website.

We continue to provide ongoing help with educational costs for families who are struggling to make ends meet, some of whom are living in the fire-affected communities in which we work. We are grateful to all our supporters who enable us to continue helping children in need, not just through this difficult time, but into the future as well.

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.