Our learning support and mentoring programs in 90 Australian communities directly help children in need achieve their goals through education.
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Your donation can help prevent poverty from standing in the way of any Australian child.
All children have hopes and dreams for their future – and financial disadvantage should not be a barrier for any child to fulfil their potential.
Your support today will help provide children in need with access to our tailored out-of-school learning support and mentoring programs, to help them catch up, keep up, and stay motivated in school.
With access to the learning support that all children need to achieve their best, these young Australians will have the chance to overcome the obstacles created by poverty and achieve all they are capable of.
Ways to give
Sponsor a child
Through sponsorship, you will help an Australian child thrive at school and develop the skills to create a better future for themselves.
Monthly donation
Become a monthly donor and provide continual support throughout all stages of a child’s education.
Single donation
Your donation will help young Australians in need by providing access to our Learning for Life education support programs.
A gift in your will
Ensure that future generations of Australian children have the support they need to make the most of their education.
Philanthropic giving
Through your philanthropy, you can ensure that young Australians impacted by poverty get the education that all children deserve.
Trusts and foundations
As trusts or foundations committed to creating a lasting impact, your support can contribute to transformative change for young Australians in vulnerable communities.
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.
Your gift will have a proven impact
Education is one of the most powerful change agents.
All of our learning and mentoring programs are evidence-based and subject to ongoing monitoring and evaluation. Data shows that children who receive our support attend school more consistently, are more likely to progress through to Years 10 and 12, and pursue further education at higher rates compared to their peers without such support1. The results show just how effective targeted out-of-school support is in enabling children to get the most from their education.
By donating today you’ll be joining like-minded people across Australia who are determined to make sure every child has an equal chance to achieve their best and gain the skills to build a better future.
Together, we can give children every opportunity to learn today – so they can change tomorrow.
Thank you.
1 2022 Poverty in Australia, ACOSS/UNSW Report