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Children cannot choose their circumstances

For one in six Australian children and young people growing up in poverty,1 it can limit their choices, opportunities and outcomes in life.

Investing in the education of a disadvantaged child delivers long-term positive benefits for them, their family and potentially generations to come.

Steven, Julianna and Elizabeth are supported by The Smith Family
Your donation will ensure disadvantaged Australian children receive critical, out-of-school learning support through our life-changing programs.
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How we help

Our programs help some of Australia’s poorest families engage with their education, and create a better future for themselves.

Our programs support children and young people to participate more fully in their education by providing innovative, evidence-based programs and emotional, practical and financial support throughout their schooling and tertiary education.

Our programs give disadvantaged students the skills, motivation and essentials to stay in school and get the most from their education so they can create a better future for themselves.

Our programs increase school readiness and provide support to disadvantaged primary and high school students to close the gap and create greater educational equality.

HOW YOUR DONATION WILL HELP A STUDENT

student showing rocket for show and tell in classroom science project

Future Seekers

Our Future Seekers program provides students with interactive opportunities to explore the world of work.

With 71% of students reporting a greater initial understanding of the diversity of jobs5, Leah too can receive guidance on how to best use his strengths and interests to pursue his dream of becoming an astronaut.  
student receiving school help on laptop from childrens charity worker

Learning Clubs

Your tax-deductible donation can support Leah to access help with his maths from dedicated and skilled volunteer tutors in our out-of-school Learning Club to help him catch up, keep up and build confidence with his schoolwork.

84% of students said going to our Learning Club makes them try harder at school.4

Wal and Tri working on the computer

iTrack Mentoring Program

iTrack is a mentoring program matching a student in Years 9 to 11 to a trained mentor, who gives them guidance about study options and career paths.

79% of students who participated in iTrack said they are more positive about their future career and study options.

SMITH FAMILY STORIES

Abdelmasih grabs every opportunity to help him catch up.
High school student Lochlan

iTrack helped Lochlan to set goals and achieve them.
Phoenix reading book

See how Learning Club helped Phoenix thrive.

1 Poverty in Australia, 2018, ACOSS/UNSW Report.