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Investing in kids’ potential should be nation’s goal
My generation was fortunate enough to live in Australia at a time of unprecedented growth and rising living standards. The middle class was granted almost total...
11 February, 2021
New survey reveals Australians expect child poverty to worsen as concerns persist around COVID’s impact on the education of young people in need
Over three quarters (76%) of Australians say COVID restrictions imposed during 2020 have made it harder for students.
14 January, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic – 9 months on: The Smith Family uncovers compounding challenges for families living in disadvantage
Children’s education charity, The Smith Family, is highlighting significant ongoing concerns around the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students and families...
19 November, 2020
Landmark study reveals entrenched inequality, with the education system failing to meet national goals
Australia’s education system is failing up to one in three children and young people, according to the first major study to assess progress against our current...
28 October, 2020
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
Media Releases
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December
The Smith Family is urging the public to ‘donate before it’s too late’
Read our media releases: The Smith Family is urging the public to ‘donate before it’s too late’.
19 December, 2013
Smith Family's Christmas Appeal to help 10,000 young Australians
Read our media releases: Smith Family's Christmas Appeal to help 10,000 young Australians
15 December, 2013
New report: Program delivers strong results for improving children’s reading
Read our media releases: New report: Program delivers strong results for improving children’s reading
10 December, 2013
PISA data is further evidence young disadvantaged Australians are being left behind in their education
Read our media releases: PISA data is further evidence young disadvantaged Australians are being left behind in their education
04 December, 2013
November
New report: Disadvantaged Australian girls ‘starting behind and staying behind’ in school and careers
Read our media releases: New report: Disadvantaged Australian girls ‘starting behind and staying behind’ in school and careers
19 November, 2013
October
Opinion: Women in corporate roles in Australia
Read our media releases: Women in corporate roles in Australia
01 November, 2013
Opinion: COAG Reform Council's Snapshot
Read our media releases: Opinion: COAG Reform Council's Snapshot
31 October, 2013
Major report paints bleak picture of education outcomes for disadvantaged young Australians
Read our media releases: Major report paints bleak picture of education outcomes for disadvantaged young Australians
30 October, 2013
Opinion: Watershed in Australian philanthropy
Read our media releases: Opinion: Watershed in Australian philanthropy
16 October, 2013
August
NGO leaders congratulate Premier Napthine, urge others to step up
Read our media releases: NGO leaders congratulate Premier Napthine, urge others to step up
07 August, 2013
The Smith Family welcomes $1.5 billion family funding boost
Read our media releases: The Smith Family welcomes $1.5 billion family funding boost
02 August, 2013
July
Prime7 and GWN7 News go back to school with The Smith Family
Read our media releases: Prime7 and GWN7 News go back to school with The Smith Family
26 July, 2013
NGO leaders congratulate Premier Lara Giddings, ask others to show leadership
Read our media releases: NGO leaders congratulate Premier Lara Giddings, ask others to show leadership
10 July, 2013
June
The Smith Family urges last minute donations as winter appeal experiences $800,000 shortfall
Read our media releases: The Smith Family urges last minute donations as winter appeal experiences $800,000 shortfall
28 June, 2013
Research finds disadvantaged children missing out on sport and cultural activities
Read our media releases: Research finds disadvantaged children missing out on sport and cultural activities
18 June, 2013
The Smith Family launches national Winter Appeal with giant opportunity key
Read our media releases: The Smith Family launches national Winter Appeal with giant opportunity key
04 June, 2013
May
The Smith Family welcomes strong education focus in budget
Read our media releases: The Smith Family welcomes strong education focus in budget
15 May, 2013
VIEW reaches major milestone of sponsoring 1000 disadvantaged students
Read our media releases: VIEW reaches major milestone of sponsoring 1000 disadvantaged students
02 May, 2013
April
NGO leaders congratulate Premier Barry O'Farrell now want others to step up
Read our media releases: NGO leaders congratulate Premier Barry O'Farrell now want others to step up
23 April, 2013
NGO leaders unite for disadvantaged students, calling on COAG to act
Read our media releases: NGO leaders unite for disadvantaged students, calling on COAG to act
15 April, 2013
Some progress for Australian children but much more still to do
Read our media releases: Some progress for Australian children but much more still to do
12 April, 2013
March
VIEW commemorates International Women's Day
Read our media releases: VIEW commemorates International Women's Day
04 March, 2013
January
Almost one in two Australians believe ‘education’ key to break poverty cycle
Read our media releases: Almost one in two Australians believe ‘education’ key to break poverty cycle
24 January, 2013
The Smith Family forced to extend Christmas Appeal
Read our media releases: The Smith Family forced to extend Christmas Appeal
07 January, 2013
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