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Fallout of COVID-19 on Children's Education Not Over Yet
A national survey of more than 1,100 parents and carers whose children are supported by The Smith Family, has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to...
28 May, 2022
Brooke Boney and Wendy Harmer join Sarah Harris in advocating for Australian students in need.
The stars join The Smith Family as the charity celebrates 100 years.
06 April, 2022
As The Smith Family turns 100, the charity’s Christmas gift-giving tradition will look a little different this year
This Christmas marks the launch of The Smith Family’s Centenary celebrations, as the nation’s largest children’s education charity looks back on 100 years of...
02 December, 2021
Media Releases
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December
As The Smith Family turns 100, the charity’s Christmas gift-giving tradition will look a little different this year
This Christmas marks the launch of The Smith Family’s Centenary celebrations, as the nation’s largest children’s education charity looks back on 100 years of...
02 December, 2021
November
The Smith Family significantly expands careers education in schools nationwide
The Smith Family’s Growing Careers Project has the potential to transform the approach to careers education across the country.
24 November, 2021
The ‘digital divide’ and other learning related challenges remain major issues according to a new survey by The Smith Family
After almost two years of the COVID crisis, The Smith Family says digital inequity remains an overwhelming challenge for the students and families.
17 November, 2021
October
Now is the time to tackle child poverty as a national priority
We need a comprehensive national framework for reducing child poverty, writes Doug Taylor, who reflects on the impact poverty has on children’s educational...
20 October, 2021
August
Online Home Tutoring Program Shows Promising Results for Struggling Students
An online tutoring pilot program developed by children’s education charity, The Smith Family, has achieved strong results for school students struggling with...
10 August, 2021
New survey: concerns of a widening gap between Australia’s ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’ – and the impact on children’s education
The Big Giveback campaign launches nationally this month to raise much-needed funds for young Australians in need through The Smith Family’s education support...
02 August, 2021
June
Appointment of new Chief Executive Officer for The Smith Family
The Board of The Smith Family announced today the appointment of Doug Taylor as Chief Executive Officer of The Smith Family, effective from 9 August 2021.
23 June, 2021
May
The Smith Family sees significant fallout from COVID-19 impacting Australia’s most vulnerable children
The negative repercussions of COVID-19 on some of Australia’s most vulnerable families are deepening. The ripple effect is having significant consequences for...
29 May, 2021
The Smith Family announces the Governor General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) as its inaugural Patron
The Smith Family announces the Governor General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) as its inaugural Patron
04 May, 2021
February
Acting Chief Executive Officer for The Smith Family
The Board of The Smith Family announced today the appointment of Judy Barraclough as Acting CEO.
22 February, 2021
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
January
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
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