2,227 children urgently need support before they head back to school.

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 building foundational math skills in children under their care.
- Learning for Life
  Learning for Life is an innovative, evidence-based program that supports students throughout their education to achieve positive long-term outcomes for young people experiencing disadvantage.
- 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 engages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in learning through education, life skills and role models, promoting culturally responsive practice.
Our learning support and mentoring programs in 90 Australian communities directly help children in need achieve their goals through education.
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- Ways to fundraise
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- Volunteer with us
  Share your skills to help Australian children in need transform their lives through education.
- Corporate partnerships
  Corporate partnerships give young Australians in need the chance to change their futures through educational support. Discover how you can join forces with The Smith Family to create a mutually-beneficial, impactful partnership.
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  We aim to provide a working environment where staff and volunteers have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
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  Participate in events and activities that support young Australians experiencing disadvantage.
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  Learn about VIEW, a leading women’s volunteer organisation and support network with over 13,000 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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Online tutoring program shows gains in numeracy and literacy for those children who need it most

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2022/online-tutoring-program-shows-gains-in-numeracy-and-literacy

The second trial of an online in-home tutoring program has achieved strong results for children struggling with numeracy and literacy.

Children’s education charity calls for support amid warnings thousands of disadvantaged students at heightened risk of slipping behind in their education

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2020/childrens-education-charity-calls-for-support

Children’s education charity The Smith Family has launched its 2020 Winter Appeal with a warning that thousands of young Australians experiencing disadvantage are at a heightened risk of disengaging from their education, amid the challenges posed by COVID-19. The appeal aims to raise $4.2 million by 30 June to deliver life-changing learning and mentoring programs to students in need.

Parents critical in creating a learning environment at home

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2015/290915-parents-critical-in-creating-a-learning-environment-at-home

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Liverpool levelling the playing field for disadvantaged kids

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2015/280715-liverpool-levelling-the-playing-field-for-disadvantaged-kids

Read our media releases: Liverpool levelling the playing field for disadvantaged kids

A true tale of courage brought to life in animation

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Dr Lisa O'Brien shaping education for disadvantaged children

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2016/281116-educator-top-40

New research report offers solution to closing the educational gap for disadvantaged students

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2016/270416-new-research-report-offers-solution-to-closing-the-educational-gap-for-disadvantaged-students

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Steven's life on a tightrope: New animation brings true tale of courage to life

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2016/251016-steven-and-the-tightrope-walk

Australian Financial Review: Time for the Unique Student Identifier

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/time-for-the-unique-student-identifier

Each year in Australia, billions of dollars and a massive effort from individuals and organisations are invested in school education. But to what end?

The Conversation: one in five NSW high school kids suffers 'severe' deprivation of life's essentials

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/one-in-five-nsw-high-school-kids-suffers-severe-deprivation-of-lifes-essentials

It's tough for any high school student these days. Social media, the uncertainties of adolescence, trying to fit in - trying to figure out who you are.

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