Digital inequality is locking children out of learning.

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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Get Involved
- Ways to fundraise
  Learn about fundraising and give back to the community with The Smith Family.
- 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.
- Careers
  We aim to provide a working environment where staff and volunteers have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
- Events
  Participate in events and activities that support young Australians experiencing disadvantage.
- VIEW Clubs of Australia
  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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Join The Dream Run today

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Bring Christmas to children in need

All children deserve the chance to be rewarded for their hard work, but living in poverty can mean that sometimes, their best isn't enough…

But that’s where you can help.

By setting up a Giving Tree this Christmas, your fundraising will help children in need access practical essentials for their education like schoolbooks, a school bag, stationery and the extra support they need to stay in school and unlock a better future for themselves.

Create your Giving Tree today and share the true spirit of Christmas.

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Every step you take can help change a child’s future

The Dream Run is a month-long fitness event that is challenging you to walk or run 50km, 100km or 150km in June. Sign up by yourself, with a team, or organisation and raise funds to help children in need access the essentials that support their learning and growth.

For children living in poverty, the barriers to education can feel impossible to overcome. But by joining The Dream Run, you’ll be helping break those barriers down.

Help our kids dream big and create a better future for themselves.

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Got a question about The Dream Run? Please contact our team at info@thedreamrun.com.au. We will be there to support you every step of the way.