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The Smith Family celebrates the unique contributions and diversity of its volunteers this National Volunteer Week
Celebrate National Volunteer Week with The Smith Family! Join us in honoring the remarkable contributions of our volunteers, whose dedication fuels our mission to support disadvantaged youth and expand our impact on education.
Survey finds cost of living crisis threatening childrens education
Community attitudes survey 2023
A new survey of community attitudes commissioned by The Smith Family shows that an overwhelming majority of people think that cost of living increases have made it harder for students experiencing poverty to make the most of their education. And more than 80% want tackling poverty among children and young people to be a top priority for the country.
Cost of living pressures continue to impact children's education
The latest annual Pulse Survey released by national children’s education charity The Smith Family, has revealed almost 60% of families who responded have struggled to afford essential school items for their children this year, with the majority attributing this to the rising cost of living and increased school expenses.
As The Smith Family turns 100, the charity’s Christmas gift-giving tradition will look a little different this year
This Christmas marks the launch of The Smith Family’s Centenary celebrations, as the nation’s largest children’s education charity looks back on 100 years of improving the lives of young Australians in need.
Australian families worried about affording back to school essentials in 2026
New report: Program delivers strong results for improving children’s reading
Read our media releases: New report: Program delivers strong results for improving children’s reading
Literacy programs
The Smith Family provides literacy programs for disadvantaged students. Early learning resources and support is vital for a child’s future potential.
The Smith Family in the news
As Australia’s largest children’s education charity, we’re often featured in the media. You can find out more about how we support young people, and our positions on issues affecting the students we support.
Community Attitudes Survey 2025
The latest Community Attitude Survey results show that people are aware of child poverty in the community.
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