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Download a donation form or call our Supporter Care Team on 1800 024 069
Did you know? You can sign up for workplace giving through your salary in pre-tax dollars. Read more about our Workplace Giving Program here
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Your personal information will be collected, used and disclosed by The Smith Family in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Data Collection Statement. Our Privacy Policy also covers how to access, update and collect your personal information and what to do if you have questions or complaints. Monthly payments are processed in accordance with our Direct Debit Service Agreement. This Agreement outlines the terms related to the Direct Debit Request (DDR) arrangements made by you in connection with your regular donation made to The Smith Family.
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Donate - FAQ
I work in corporate gifting and we would like to partner with The Smith Family. How can we get involved?
Corporate Partnerships with The Smith Family offers your business the opportunity to engage a wide range of stakeholders in a meaningful cause, starting with your own team and extending to your customers. Beyond financial contributions, there are numerous ways your organisation can support our mission, including volunteer initiatives, student mentorship programs, and more.
By aligning your company with The Smith Family through a cause-related marketing (CRM) campaign, you not only foster positive societal change but also actively engage your customers and employees. Engaging in CRM enhances your brand's reputation, raises awareness, strengthens relationships with retail clients and customers, and can lead to an increase in sales and market share.
We welcome the chance to collaborate with your business. To learn more about how we can work together, please visit our Corporate Partnerships page
Does your organisation have clear short-term and long-term goals?
Our latest Five-Year Strategy outlines an ambitious goal: to significantly enhance our impact and extend our reach, aiming to assist thousands more young Australians in overcoming the educational disparities created by poverty.
The target we’ve set is challenging, reflecting the substantial need that exists.
We believe that every child should have the chance to fully benefit from their education. However, due to the challenges of disadvantage, this opportunity is not always available to every child. This often results in considerable obstacles in their academic achievement and future prospects.
How do you keep my donor information safe?
I want to give more than just one donation. How can I make more of a difference to the children you work with?
Thank you for considering the opportunity to help young Australians triumph over the educational challenges caused by poverty. Monthly giving can make a real difference, offering children in need the essential, ongoing learning support they require to unlock their full potential. With a monthly child sponsorship contribution of $55, combined with another sponsor's support, you can provide a child with vital learning materials such as books, stationery, and data, preventing them from falling further behind. Additionally, leaving a gift in your Will is a powerful way to ensure that Australia's most disadvantaged children receive the educational support they need, paving the way for a brighter future.
I want to leave a legacy. Can I leave a gift in my Will to The Smith Family?
What percentage of my donation goes to the children?
Financial resources are essential for building strong infrastructure and increasing our effectiveness and impact for children experiencing poverty, so they can build skills to change their futures.
In the five years to June 2023:
- 72% of donations from our supporters has been spent on our community programs
- 28% of our resources has been invested in the vital activities that build our continuing organisational capacity and sustainability
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Why should I give monthly? Does this help more children?
Research shows that early intervention, as well as balanced, ongoing support throughout their education, can improve outcomes for students living with disadvantage.
A monthly donation helps enable our programs to reach many more Australian children – giving them access to our evidence-based, out-of-school learning and mentoring support at every stage of their education. Here are just some of the life-changing programs that our monthly givers make possible:
- Our student2student program works by matching students who need to improve their literacy skills with trained reading buddies who help and encourage them with their reading.
- Our out-of-school Learning Clubs provide a supportive environment for students to catch up, improve their skills and get tailored learning support from caring volunteer tutors.
- Through our Passport program, children in Year 6 are empowered to learn crucial, practical skills to help them transition to high school successfully.
I want to help, are here any other ways to help? Do you have any volunteer opportunities in the communities you work in?
Investing in the education of a child delivers long-term positive benefits for students for generations to come. Without support, one in six Australian children and young people growing up in poverty, will have limited choices, opportunities and outcomes in life.
Join our community of volunteers and help us to provide educational support to young Australians. Your support can help create a world where children experiencing poverty have the opportunity to change their future!
How do I cancel my Sponsorship or Regular Donation?
If you ever face the difficult decision to cancel your sponsorship, The Smith Family will make sure that your student continues to receive support through funding from other sources until we can match them with a new sponsor.