Poverty in Australia
Our Programs
- Literacy programs Providing resources and support to help disadvantaged children achieve the required reading standard.
- Numeracy programs We support parents and early years educators in developing the maths skills of the children in their care so that they can establish the necessary foundation skills.
- Mentoring programs Mentoring programs for disadvantaged students that give the encouragement they need to build aspirations for their future.
- Technology programs Providing disadvantaged children and young people with the critical skills, access and equipment they need.
- Learning for Life Providing holistic, long-term support for disadvantaged young Australians throughout their education.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students face additional challenges in their journey through and beyond school.
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Get Involved
- Sponsor a child Through sponsorship, you will be matched to an Australian child in need, helping to support the cost of their school essentials.
- Volunteer with us Share your skills to help Australian children in need transform their lives through education.
- Careers We aim to provide a working environment where staff and volunteers have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
- Ways to Fundraise Learn about fundraising and give back to the community with The Smith Family.
- Partnerships Learn how your organisation can partner with The Smith Family and help build a better future for Australian children in need.
- VIEW Clubs of Australia Learn about VIEW, a leading women’s volunteer organisation and support network with over 16,000 members, across Australia.
Ways to Give
- Sponsor a child Through sponsorship, you will be matched to an Australian child in need, helping to support the cost of their school essentials.
- Monthly Donor Become a monthly donor and provide continual support throughout all stages of a child’s education.
- Single Donation Your donation will help young Australians in need by providing access to our Learning for Life education support programs.
- A gift in your will Ensure that future generations of Australian children have the support they need to make the most of their education.
- Philanthropic Giving Through your philanthropy, you can ensure that young Australians growing up in poverty get the education they deserve.
- Give toys or books The Toy & Book Appeal is your opportunity to help bring a smile to a child's face this Christmas.
Shop for Gifts
- Joyspreader Charity Gifts Purchase a virtual Charity Gift and support learning and mentoring programs.
- Charity Christmas cards Order your Christmas cards, corporate Christmas cards or e-cards and support The Smith Family.

Rodan + Fields

RODAN + FIELDS® IS PASSIONATE ABOUT HELPING PEOPLE CREATE LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES, AND IS PARTNERING WITH THE SMITH FAMILY TO HELP CREATE BETTER FUTURES FOR YOUNG AUSTRALIANS IN NEED.

Rodan + Fields is a premium skincare brand founded on the vision of bringing dermatology-inspired skincare to everyone. In 2008, Rodan + Fields started the Prescription for Change Foundation in the United States, with a mission to serve youth with life-changing empowerment programs where they live.

Through its Prescription for Change® Foundation, Rodan + Fields is partnering with The Smith Family to support the education of Australian students experiencing disadvantage through our Learning for Life sponsorship program.

Rodan + Fields Prescription for Change Foundation will support the education of hundreds of children in need to help provide the tools and resources they need to succeed at school and create a better future for themselves.

Learn more about the Prescription for Change Foundation.

Change Maker Trips

Each year, The Smith Family welcomes a team of volunteers from across Australia as part of the Rodan + Fields Change Maker program. These consultants give their time to students over two days to mentor them on their career choices, help out with their Learning Clubs and support community projects.

The Change Maker teams are made up of consultants from across Australia who, over the course of a year, have given their time to The Smith Family and other community organisations.

Find out more about Rodan + Fields.