Poverty in Australia
Our Programs
- Literacy programs Providing resources and support to help disadvantaged children achieve the required reading standard.
- Numeracy programs We support parents and early years educators in developing the maths skills of the children in their care so that they can establish the necessary foundation skills.
- Mentoring programs Mentoring programs for disadvantaged students that give the encouragement they need to build aspirations for their future.
- Technology programs Providing disadvantaged children and young people with the critical skills, access and equipment they need.
- Learning for Life Providing holistic, long-term support for disadvantaged young Australians throughout their education.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students face additional challenges in their journey through and beyond school.
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Get Involved
- Sponsor a child Through sponsorship, you will be matched to an Australian child in need, helping to support the cost of their school essentials.
- Volunteer with us Share your skills to help Australian children in need transform their lives through education.
- Careers We aim to provide a working environment where staff and volunteers have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
- Ways to Fundraise Learn about fundraising and give back to the community with The Smith Family.
- Partnerships Learn how your organisation can partner with The Smith Family and help build a better future for Australian children in need.
- VIEW Clubs of Australia Learn about VIEW, a leading women’s volunteer organisation and support network with over 16,000 members, across Australia.
Ways to Give
- Sponsor a child Through sponsorship, you will be matched to an Australian child in need, helping to support the cost of their school essentials.
- Monthly Donor Become a monthly donor and provide continual support throughout all stages of a child’s education.
- Donate clothing Donate your new or good quality clothes and make a positive impact on the environment while supporting disadvantaged children.
- A gift in your will Ensure that future generations of Australian children have the support they need to make the most of their education.
- Give toys or books The Toy & Book Appeal is your opportunity to help bring a smile to a child's face this Christmas.
- Single Donation Your donation will help young Australians in need by providing access to our Learning for Life education support programs.
Shop with Us
- Retail stores Find your closest retail store from 19 locations across NSW and the ACT.
- Charity Gifts Purchase a virtual Charity Gift and support learning and mentoring programs.
- Charity Christmas cards Order your Christmas cards, corporate Christmas cards or e-cards and support The Smith Family.

Our 2015-16 annual results

Together we are helping disadvantaged students to achieve more

Each year we look forward to sharing with you the results of the work we do through our Annual Report. You made it possible for us to help thousands of disadvantaged students last year. What’s more, this support brings ongoing benefits for the year ahead.

Because of you, Learning for Life students are getting ready to go back to school with an outlook full of possibilities. They believe in themselves. They know they will have continued wrap-around support to help them do their best at school. Most of all, they know that people like you care about their futures, and that’s a powerful motivator.

The Smith Family Annual Report 2015–16

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The Smith Family Annual Report 2015–16

Our Annual Report provides a summary of our progress during 2015–2016 towards achieving our ambition of helping disadvantaged young Australians create a better future for themselves.

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Our progress

Last year 127,424 disadvantaged children recieved support from The Smith Family

Last year, 174,823 disadvantaged children and their families received support through Smith Family programs.

33,195 students are sponsored through our Learning for Life sponsorships

Last year, we supported 42,841 Australian students through our Learning for Life sponsorships.

95% of participating students improved their reading age

Last year, 96% of children in our student2student reading program improved their reading age.

Your support is making our vital learning and mentoring programs possible for sponsored children. We're proud to share our most recent results from 2015–16.

96% of students who participated in student2student improved their reading age.

86% of students agree going to Learning Club makes them try harder at school.

82% of students who participated in iTrack agreed that their mentor encouraged them with their career goals.

Our 2015-16 annual results

Together we are helping disadvantaged students to achieve more

The Smith Family Annual Report 2015–16

The Smith Family Annual Report 2015–16

Our progress

Your support is making our vital learning and mentoring programs possible for sponsored children. We're proud to share our most recent results from 2015–16.

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