Poverty in Australia
- What is Poverty? The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) defines the poverty line as half the median household income of the total population.
- Breaking Poverty Podcast Investigates the role of education in breaking poverty in these unprecedented times and safeguarding the future of the next generation.
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 ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER STUDENTS 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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Years 9 and 10 who are experiencing disadvantage through our Learning for Life sponsorship program.

The 1-year $300,000 grant from Rodan + Fields will support the education of over 600 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students by providing 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.

Volunteering

Each year, The Smith Family welcomes Rodan + Fields employees and Independent Consultants to volunteer as mentors, tutors, and to support community service projects.

Supporting the training of Smith Family staff members

Rodan + Fields is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in its workplace and across the communities where it operates. To demonstrate their DEI commitment, they have contributed over $40,000 to support the learning and development of Smith Family team members, specifically related to our Reconciliation Action Plan and diversity and inclusion knowledge, including developing a deeper understanding of inclusive leadership and unconscious bias.

Find out more about Rodan + Fields.