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​My News: May 2025

payment process

Semester 2 Learning for Life Scholarship payments start on 17 June.
To receive your payment, we need the 2024 end of year School Report and 2025 Student Profile for your child or children.

Log in to My Smith Family to check if there are any documents you need to submit.

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Learning for Life Scholarships payments

To see how much the Semester 2 Scholarship payment will be for your child, and check your bank details are correct, visit the Payments section in My Smith Family.

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national careers week


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

It's also a great opportunity to talk with your child about what they might want to do in the future.

Here are some ways you can talk with your child about work:
  • Explore online resources about different careers together. Exploring careers is a good place to start.
  • Talk to your child about jobs that interest them or skills they want to develop. Discussing beyond-school options can help.
  • Encourage your child to think about what they like e.g. being with animals, technology or sport.
When children start thinking about careers, they can set goals and plan to work towards them, like choosing subjects in senior school.

Even at a young age, learning about different jobs helps your child explore what they like and dream big about their future!

Want to learn more? Explore pathways and read tips on starting work in our Careers and Work hub!

 

national reconciliation week


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

This year’s theme, Bridging Now to Next, highlights the ongoing connection between past, present, and future. 

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

  • Attend NRW events: local cultural events they are a great way to connect with other families in your community. 
  • Explore stories: watch documentaries and films about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. ABC iView has a collection of free family-friendly programs available. 
  • Get creative: complete the NRW colouring-in sheet or visit a local art gallery that showcases Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.  
  • Learn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander words: Discover words in your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language.  

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

 

Learn money skills and double your savings, up to $500!​

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

The free 10-month program helps you build money skills and develop life-long savings habits. You can learn tips and tricks about saving, budgeting and planning for the future through their financial literacy workshops.

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

If you are in Victoria or Tasmania, you can register your interest in Saver Plus through the Brotherhood of St Laurence Enquiry Form.

activate sim card


If you received an Optus Donate Your Data™ SIM card or cards, you must activate them before 18 June 2025.

Need help to activate?   

When speaking with Optus, make sure you tell the staff that you're a Donate Your Data™ participant. 

Need help? We are here for you!

  • Visit the Help Centre for more information and FAQs
  • Complete our online contact form
  • Chat to the team through our Help Centre
To read last month's issue, head to our My News April 2025 issue.

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