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New Breaking Poverty podcast
Investigative journalist Adam Shand has taken a look at what is really happening in Australia and explores
how education is playing a important role in helping...
06 October, 2020
76,000 high school students to benefit from new funding to help them complete Year 12 and improve their career prospects
The Australian Government’s commitment of $38.2 million to support disadvantaged young people is an investment in future generations.
06 October, 2020
Children’s education charity calls for support amid warnings thousands of disadvantaged students at heightened risk of slipping behind in their education
Children’s education charity The Smith Family has launched its 2020 Winter Appeal with a warning that thousands of young Australians experiencing disadvantage...
02 June, 2020
The challenges of surviving COVID-19: insights from Australias hardest hit communities
The Smith Family has released an Insights Snapshot which describes the deeply concerning impact COVID-19 has been having over the past two months, on students...
25 May, 2020
Pandemic presents a chance to address the root causes of youth disadvantage
Having limited financial resources affects families in so many ways, including reducing access to some of the fundamental tools of education such as books,...
29 April, 2020
Media Releases
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December
Research finds kids learn life lessons about money from parents who save
Read our media releases: Research finds kids learn life lessons about money from parents who save
06 December, 2012
Little Aussie heroes need help this Christmas
Read our media releases: Little Aussie heroes need help this Christmas
05 December, 2012
November
Education Bill omits non profits as key partner in improving educational outcomes
Read our media releases: Education Bill omits non profits as key partner in improving educational outcomes
29 November, 2012
The Smith Family launches Toy & Book Appeal calling for gifts to help Aussie kids in need share the joy of Christmas
Read our media releases: The Smith Family launches Toy & Book Appeal calling for gifts to help Aussie kids in need share the joy of Christmas
19 November, 2012
October
The Governor General of Australia to meet students supported by The Smith Family
Read our media releases: The Governor General of Australia to meet students supported by The Smith Family
23 October, 2012
September
The Smith Family celebrates 90 years of changing lives
Read our media releases: The Smith Family celebrates 90 years of changing lives
12 September, 2012
Joint action urgently needed to lift Australia's educational performance
Read our media releases: Joint action urgently needed to lift Australia's educational performance
03 September, 2012
Media Enquiries
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