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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.
December
Closing the educational gap for disadvantaged children
Read our media releases: Closing the educational gap for disadvantaged children
08 December, 2015
NAPLAN 2015: Early intervention is key to lifting literacy and numeracy skills
Read our media releases: NAPLAN 2015: Early intervention is key to lifting literacy and numeracy skills
02 December, 2015
November
Australia's poorest kids need your help to keep up at school
Read our media releases: Australia's poorest kids need your help to keep up at school
23 November, 2015
Help 12,000 children join in the spirit of Christmas
Read our media releases: Help 12,000 children join in the spirit of Christmas
05 November, 2015
October
Early intervention is key to boosting year 12 completion rates
Read our media releases: Early intervention is key to boosting year 12 completion rates
26 October, 2015
Cyclists pedalling a powerful message for children in need this Sunday
Read our media releases: Cyclists pedalling a powerful message for children in need this Sunday
09 October, 2015
September
Parents critical in creating a learning environment at home
Read our media releases: Parents critical in creating a learning environment at home
29 September, 2015
1,500 mentors needed to help students navigate career paths
Read our media releases: 1,500 mentors needed to help students navigate career paths
29 September, 2015
More educational support for local Aboriginal girls
Read our media releases: More educational support for local Aboriginal girls
15 September, 2015
Opinion: Parents' interest 'vital' to a child's education
Read our media releases: Opinion: Parents' interest 'vital' to a child's education
02 September, 2015
August
Helping parents engage will help more kids succeed at school
Read our media releases: Helping parents engage will help more kids succeed at school
31 August, 2015
Student vocal arts program hits a 10-year high note
Read our media releases: Student vocal arts program hits a 10-year high note
21 August, 2015
July
Liverpool levelling the playing field for disadvantaged kids
Read our media releases: Liverpool levelling the playing field for disadvantaged kids
16 July, 2015
June
National student reader-buddy program delivers a 95% success rate
Read our media releases: National student reader-buddy program delivers a 95% success rate
01 July, 2015
$2.35M donation shortfall means disadvantaged kids risk missing out
Read our media releases: $2.35M Donation shortfall means disadvantaged kids risk missing out
10 June, 2015
May
Reconciliation includes equal access to educational opportunities
Read our media releases: Reconciliation includes equal access to educational opportunities
25 May, 2015
2015 Winter Appeal: $3.5M the target to support disadvantaged kids at school
Read our media releases: 2015 Winter Appeal: $3.5M the target to support disadvantaged kids at school
20 May, 2015
Welcome focus on disadvantaged families, but more to be done
Read our media releases: Welcome focus on disadvantaged families, but more to be done
12 May, 2015
Thousands of volunteers helping kids out of disadvantage
Read our media releases: Thousands of volunteers helping kids out of disadvantage
11 May, 2015
April
Opinion: Early intervention is key to addressing entrenched disadvantage
Read our media releases: Early intervention is key to addressing entrenched disadvantage
21 April, 2015
A true tale of courage brought to life in animation
Read our media releases: A true tale of courage brought to life in animation
14 April, 2015
March
Opinion: Strengthening early numeracy learning
Read our media releases: Opinion: Strengthening early numeracy learning
18 March, 2015
Maths program making a big difference for disadvantaged children
Read our media releases: Maths program making a big difference for disadvantaged children
18 March, 2015
January
1,600 disadvantaged children face new school year without crucial support
Read our media releases: 1,600 disadvantaged children face new school year without crucial support
30 January, 2015
Media Enquiries
If you are a journalist with an enquiry about The Smith Family’s work or would like to interview one of our spokespeople, please email or call.
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Natasha Surdich - 0431 525 989
email: media@thesmithfamily.com.au