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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
Five Key Things to Help Children in Need Get Back to School in 2022
The Smith Family launches its 2022 Back to School Appeal, calling for extra support to help thousands of young Australians in need re-engage with their...
19 January, 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
Read our media releases to keep on top of all our news.
December
Opinion: The latest trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)
09 December, 2016
November
Raising aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls in Wagga
Raising aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls in Wagga
17 November, 2016
October
Steven's life on a tightrope: New animation brings true tale of courage to life
26 October, 2016
September
August
July
$1.2 million to support tertiary studies of disadvantaged young women
Read our media releases: $1.2 million to support tertiary studies of disadvantaged young women
13 July, 2016
Opinion: Non-cognitive skills make a big difference
Read our media releases: Opinion: Non-cognitive skills make a big difference
06 July, 2016
June
24,000 extra students to benefit from new funding to improve their educational outcomes
Read our media releases: 24,000 extra students to benefit from new funding to improve their educational outcomes
26 June, 2016
Students boosting reading skills in digital reader-buddy program
Read our media releases: Students boosting reading skills in digital reader-buddy program
15 June, 2016
May
Educational program delivering strong outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
Read our media releases: Educational program delivering strong outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
27 May, 2016
Australian's urged to help disadvantaged children achieve at school
Read our media releases: Australian's urged to help disadvantaged children achieve at school
17 May, 2016
Thousands of volunteers supporting education of children in need
Read our media releases: Thousands of volunteers supporting education of children in need
06 May, 2016
April
Letter to the Editor: Smith Family earns HD
Read our media releases: Letter to the Editor: Smith Family earns HD
30 April, 2016
New research report offers solution to closing the educational gap for disadvantaged students
Read our media releases: New research report offers solution to closing the educational gap for disadvantaged students
27 April, 2016
Victorian parents and children count on investment in early maths
Read our media releases: Victorian parents and children count on investment in early maths
19 April, 2016
Top honour for The Smith Family's Learning for Life program
Read our media releases: Top honour for The Smith Family's Learning for Life program
12 April, 2016
New Chairman appointed to The Smith Family Board
Read our media releases: New Chairman appointed to The Smith Family Board
08 April, 2016
March
Targeted educational support needed for children falling behind
Read our media releases: Targeted educational support needed for children falling behind
22 March, 2016
AEDC: More targeted support needed for children in the pre-school years
Read our media releases: AEDC: More targeted support needed for children in the pre-school years
08 March, 2016
Opinion: Culture shock awaits disadvantaged students who make it through to university
Read our media releases: Opinion: Culture shock awaits disadvantaged students who make it through to university
07 March, 2016
February
The Smith Family's response to the 2016 Closing the Gap report
Read our media releases: The Smith Family's response to the 2016 Closing the Gap report
10 February, 2016
2,500 child sponsors needed across Australia by March end
Read our media releases: 2,500 child sponsors needed across Australia by March end
08 February, 2016
$4M investment in early maths to help close skills gap & boost innovation
Read our media releases: $4M investment in early maths to help close skills gap & boost innovation
08 February, 2016
January
Opinion: What's next for school leavers who don't go to uni?
Read our media releases: Opinion: What's next for school leavers who don't go to uni?
20 January, 2016
Media Enquiries
If you are a journalist with an enquiry about The Smith Family’s work or would like to interview one of our spokespeople, please email or call.
Michael Tarquinio - 0481 903 439Caitlin Dickson - 0466 955 633
Sophie Eaton - 0447 571 397
Dara Mulholland - 0481 062 604
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