Our learning support and mentoring programs in 90 Australian communities directly help children in need achieve their goals through education.
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Our Programs
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Literacy programs Providing resources and support to help children living with disadvantage achieve the required reading standard.
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Technology programs Providing children and young people living with disadvantage with the critical skills, access, and equipment they need.
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Numeracy programs We support early years educators and community professionals in building foundational math skills in children under their care.
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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.
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Mentoring programs Mentoring programs for students living with disadvantage that provide the encouragement they need to build aspirations for their future.
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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.
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Literacy programs
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Get Involved
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Ways to fundraise Learn about fundraising and give back to the community with The Smith Family.
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Volunteer with us Share your skills to help Australian children in need transform their lives through education.
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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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Careers We aim to provide a working environment where staff and volunteers have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
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Events Participate in events and activities that support young Australians experiencing disadvantage.
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VIEW Clubs of Australia Learn about VIEW, a leading women’s volunteer organisation and support network with over 16,000 members, across Australia.
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Ways to fundraise
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Ways to Give
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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.
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A gift in your will Ensure that future generations of Australian children have the support they need to make the most of their education.
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Monthly donation Become a monthly donor and provide continual support throughout all stages of a child’s education.
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Philanthropic giving Through your philanthropy, you can ensure that young Australians impacted by poverty get the education that all children deserve.
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Single donation Your donation will help young Australians in need by providing access to our Learning for Life education support programs.
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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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