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- 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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  We aim to provide a working environment where staff and volunteers have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
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  Through your philanthropy, you can ensure that young Australians impacted by poverty get the education that all children deserve.
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- 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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CEDA: Are disadvantaged young Australians at risk of being excluded from future jobs?

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/are-disadvantaged-young-australians-at-risk-of-being-excluded-from-future-jobs

The world of work is changing rapidly with many jobs of the future yet to be imagined. It’s a massive shift for our economy and, in particular, for our emerging workforce as young Australians consider their transition from school to further study or employment.

Dont forget young people at the Jobs Summit

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/executive-team/dont-forget-young-people-at-the-jobs-summit

Jobs

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/my-smith-family/families/articles/beyond-school/career-opportunities

Find great work experience and job opportunities through The Smith Family’s supportive partners. Explore internships, cadetships, and entry-level roles to kickstart your career. Apply directly to organisations and visit often for updates.

Digital inequality is the new frontier of disadvantage. Help provide laptops, internet, tech support, and digital skills for Australian children living with poverty. Donate now.

The Smith Family in the news

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/in-the-news

As Australia’s largest children’s education charity, we’re often featured in the media. You can find out more about how we support young people, and our positions on issues affecting the students we support.

Research and evaluation

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/research/reports

Learn about the importance of research and evaluation. Give back today & help The Smith Family improve the lives of children in need.

The digital divide is leaving students behind

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/research/advocacy/digital-divide

Learn how our advocacy efforts are closing the digital divide, ensuring all students have access to essential digital tools and skills for success in education and beyond.

Pathways, Engagement and Transitions: Senior Secondary Transitions in a Changing Context

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/research/reports/pet-report-senior-secondary-transitions