8,321 children need extra learning support this Christmas.

Our Programs
- Literacy programs
  Providing resources and support to help children living with disadvantage achieve the required reading standard.
- Technology programs
  Providing children and young people living with disadvantage with the critical skills, access, and equipment they need.
- Numeracy programs
  We support early years educators and community professionals in building foundational math skills in children under their care.
- 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.
- Mentoring programs
  Mentoring programs for students living with disadvantage that provide the encouragement they need to build aspirations for their future.
- 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.
Our learning support and mentoring programs in 90 Australian communities directly help children in need achieve their goals 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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  We aim to provide a working environment where staff and volunteers have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
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  Learn about VIEW, a leading women’s volunteer organisation and support network with over 13,000 members, across Australia.
Ways to Give
- 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.
- A gift in your will
  Ensure that future generations of Australian children have the support they need to make the most of their education.
- Monthly donation
  Become a monthly donor and provide continual support throughout all stages of a child’s education.
- Philanthropic giving
  Through your philanthropy, you can ensure that young Australians impacted by poverty get the education that all children deserve.
- Single donation
  Your donation will help young Australians in need by providing access to our Learning for Life education support programs.
- 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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SmArts Artcastle, a circus of creativity

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/smarts-artcastle

Students studied the works of Salvador Dali and sculptor Alexander Calder, taking inspiration from their creative worlds for their own works.

student2student: why it works

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/student2student-why-it-works

Our student2student program matches students who need to improve their reading with peer buddies who help and encourage them with their reading. Peer support is central to the program’s success.

High praise from SmArts students

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/smarts-tas

Our digital trial makes reading more fun for young students

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/s2s-digital-story

The way students learn is changing. Today’s kids are reading e-books and using online libraries. The digital world is bringing opportunities which make learning even more fun.

Learning Club helps children reach their potential

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/meet-lilly-and-chase

Smith Family programs such as Learning Club are making a huge difference in the lives of children across Australia every single day.

Having a reading buddy brought Jarryd out of his shell

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/student2student-jarryd

“My education wasn’t too crash hot, I’ve got learning problems. I only went to Year 10. My husband only went up to Year 8. I want better for my children than what I had,” said Jarryd’s mum, Michelle. Read more.

STEM Learning Clubs are bridging the gap

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/stem-learning-club

Thank you

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Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Thank you

Jarrod and Felicity discuss how sponsorship impacted their lives

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/learning-for-life-webinar

Watch them chat to us during our webinar today.

A message from our Ambassador Sarah Harris

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/a-message-from-our-ambassador-sarah-harris

Journalist and media presenter, Sarah Harris, is a passionate supporter of our work to change the lives of children in need by making sure they have everything they need to succeed in their learning and reach their full potential.

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