​My News: May 2026

Join our Saver Plus program and receive up to $500 to help with education costs.  

Saver Plus is a free program that helps families save for education costs and feel more confident managing money. 

The program supports you to: 

• find simple ways to save and budget 
• plan ahead for school and everyday expenses 
• build savings habits that can last long after the program ends 

Over ten months, you’ll join friendly online workshops that share practical tips you can use straight away. When you complete the program, your savings are matched dollar for dollar, up to $500. 

Many families say Saver Plus helps them feel more in control of their money and better prepared for school costs — even when times are tough.

Watch the short Saver Plus video to learn how the program works and how it can support your family.

Log in to My Smith Family to register your interest in this offer.

National Careers Week celebrates different jobs, career paths and opportunities. 

It’s a great time to start simple conversations with your child about what they enjoy and what they might like to do in the future. 

Talking about jobs at home can help your child imagine what’s possible. These conversations can help your child:   

• learn about the many types of work that exist 
• see how learning at school connects to real life 
• feel curious and dream big for the future  
  

Small conversations make a big difference 

You don’t need to know about careers, training or pathways to help your child. Simple chats show your child that you care about their ideas and believe in them. 

Career conversations can happen anywhere, including: 

• while watching TV and talking about the jobs you see 
• noticing people at work in your community 
• talking about what family members do

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for us to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements. 

This year’s theme, All In, asks all Australians to commit to reconciliation every single day. It reminds us that reconciliation is everyone’s responsibility and that change happens when people take action together — not just during this week, but all year round. 

Your child or children may take part in NRW activities at school. Here are some ways you can get involved at home:

• Listen and learn: Attend a local NRW community event, or listen to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices through talks or online resources. 
• Talk together: Watch a family‑friendly program about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, then talk with your child about what you learned together. ABC iView has free programs available. 
• Create and reflect: Complete the NRW colouring‑in sheet or look at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artworks together. Ask your child what they notice or how the artwork makes them feel. 
• Use translated resources: Learn about reconciliation and this year’s theme, All In, in your preferred language by exploring the translated NRW resources. 

At The Smith Family, we stand with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the journey to reconciliation. You can learn more about our commitment to reconciliation on the Information Hub. 

All I Can Be is a Smith Family podcast that shares real stories from Learning for Life parents and students, as well as others who have supported them along the way. 

Many families tell us they want to hear stories from other families like theirs.  

Across six episodes, you’ll hear from parents and young people sharing their journeys, hopes and goals. Their stories show how support, belief and opportunity can help open doors and shape a positive future. 

Episode to start with 

One episode features Kate, a Learning for Life parent. Kate shares what it’s like raising her children, the challenges along the way, and how having support has helped her family.  

You can listen to All I Can Be on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.