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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
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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