Poverty is locking young people out of the benefits of technology.

Our Programs
- Literacy programs
  Providing resources and support to help children living with disadvantage achieve the required reading standard.
- Technology programs
  Providing children and young people living with disadvantage with the critical skills, access, and equipment they need.
- Numeracy programs
  We support early years educators and community professionals in developing the maths skills of the children in their care so that they can establish the necessary foundation skills.
- Learning for Life
  Providing holistic, long-term support for disadvantaged young Australians throughout their education.
- Mentoring programs
  Mentoring programs for students living with disadvantage that provide the encouragement they need to build aspirations for their future.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs
  Our work in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities aims to keep children, families, and communities engaged in learning by providing positive educational experiences, opportunities to develop life skills, and access to role models. By collaborating with communities, schools, and government, we strive to be culturally responsive, effective, and holistic.
Our learning support and mentoring programs in 90 Australian communities directly help children in need achieve their goals through education.
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Get Involved
- Ways to Fundraise
  Learn about fundraising and give back to the community with The Smith Family.
- Volunteer with us
  Share your skills to help Australian children in need transform their lives through education.
- Partnerships
  Learn how your organisation can partner with The Smith Family and help build a better future for Australian children in need.
- Careers
  We aim to provide a working environment where staff and volunteers have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
- Events
  Participate in events and activities that support young Australians experiencing disadvantage.
- VIEW Clubs of Australia
  Learn about VIEW, a leading women’s volunteer organisation and support network with over 16,000 members, across Australia.
Ways to Give
- Sponsor a child
  Through child sponsorship, you will be matched to an Australian child in need, helping to support the cost of their school essentials.
- A gift in your Will
  Ensure that future generations of Australian children have the support they need to make the most of their education.
- Monthly donation
  Become a monthly donor and provide continual support throughout all stages of a child’s education.
- Philanthropic Giving
  Through your philanthropy, you can ensure that young Australians impacted by poverty get the education that all children deserve.
- Single Donation
  Your donation will help young Australians in need by providing access to our Learning for Life education support programs.
- Workplace Giving
  Making small, regular donations to The Smith Family through Workplace Giving is an easy way to help change the lives of young Australians living in poverty.
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How a ‘Creative Heart’ got her start

From Refugee to Creative Entrepreneur giving back to the community

See the inspiring story of Learning for Life alumni Hue and how she used the difficult challenges of childhood to drive her into a successful career, co-ownership of an Art Gallery and pay it forward to others in need.

Did you know that The Smith Family facilitates a creative arts program called SmArts where students can learn about careers in the arts? Discover more about this incredible initiative and how many students benefit from this program, in the latest SmArts Program Outcomes Summary below:

2024 SmArts Outcomes Summary