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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
Read our media releases to keep on top of all our news.
October
The Smith Family riding towards $1.2M fundraising goal
Read our media releases: THE SMITH FAMILY RIDING TOWARDS $1.2M FUNDRAISING GOAL
21 October, 2014
Pedalling to empower over 2000 disadvantaged children
Read our media releases: Pedalling to empower over 2000 disadvantaged children
03 October, 2014
August
Australia's largest children's education charity calls for greater clarity on uni fee increases
Read our media releases: Australia's largest children's education charity calls for greater clarity on uni fee increases
06 August, 2014
July
RACV riding tandem with The Smith Family
Read our media releases: RACV riding tandem with The Smith Family
29 July, 2014
June
Commonwealth Bank gives generously to The Smith Family
Read our media releases: Commonwealth Bank gives generously to The Smith Family
30 June, 2014
May
Opinion: Dr Lisa O'Brien - What we need to avoid a generation of jobless youth
Read our media releases: Opinion: Dr Lisa O'Brien – What we need to avoid a generation of jobless youth
29 May, 2014
The Smith Family celebrates National Reconciliation Week
Read our media releases: The Smith Family celebrates National Reconciliation Week
27 May, 2014
Budget doesn't pass fairness test for disadvantaged young people
Read our media releases: Budget doesn't pass fairness test for disadvantaged young people
13 May, 2014
April
Commonwealth must not water down key national responsibilities in education in response to Commission of Audit
Read our media releases: Commonwealth must not water down key national responsibilities in education in response to Commission of Audit
01 May, 2014
Smith Family volunteer shares in students success
Read our media releases: Smith Family volunteer shares in students success
29 April, 2014
The Smith Family's Collingwood head office goes on the market
Read our media releases: The Smith Family's Collingwood Head Office Goes On The Market
07 April, 2014
March
Families' lack of access to home computer and internet a challenge for national curriculum
Read our media releases: Families' lack of access to home computer and internet a challenge for national curriculum
01 April, 2014
Opinion: Dr Lisa O'Brien - The importance of school attendance
Read our media releases: Opinion: Dr Lisa O'Brien - The importance of school attendance
18 March, 2014
Giving the gift of time in Collingwood
Read our media releases: Giving the gift of time in Collingwood
05 March, 2014
February
A taste of community spirit in Werribee
Read our media releases: A taste of community spirit in Werribee
24 February, 2014
Over 50 corporate executives take on Jervis Bay wilderness to help disadvantaged children
Read our media releases: Over 50 corporate executives take on Jervis Bay wilderness to help disadvantaged children
10 February, 2014
Back to school for young Gippsland mums
Read our media releases: Back to School for young Gippsland mums
05 February, 2014
January
Opinion: Reading skills of children in South Australia
Read our media releases: Opinion: Reading skills of children in South Australia
31 January, 2014
The real cost of public school getting beyond most disadvantaged families
Read our media releases: The real cost of public school getting beyond most disadvantaged families
24 January, 2014
Gelato sales provide sweet start to school year
Read our media releases: Gelato sales provide sweet start to school year
21 January, 2014
Students travel to Sydney for jazzy experience
Read our media releases: Students travel to Sydney for jazzy experience
20 January, 2014
Alcoa renews commitment to supporting Kwinana kids in need
Read our media releases: Alcoa renews commitment to supporting Kwinana kids in need
17 January, 2014
Opinion: Give schools more autonomy, but also the right resources
Read our media releases: Give schools more autonomy, but also the right resources
15 January, 2014
Camp Australia helping The Smith Family get kids back to school
Read our media releases: Camp Australia helping The Smith Family get kids back to school
05 January, 2014
Media Enquiries
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