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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- 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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  Ensure that future generations of Australian children have the support they need to make the most of their education.
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  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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Cost of living pressures continue to impact children's education

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2024/cost-of-living-pressures

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.

Help stop poverty from holding Ava back

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/sponsor-a-child/ava

Ava is worried about falling behind this school year. But sponsorship gives her the chance to make the most of her education.

Help stop poverty from holding Ava back

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/sponsor-a-child/australia

Ava is worried about falling behind this school year. But sponsorship gives her the chance to make the most of her education.

Brandon and Raymond now have the stability they need to focus at school

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/alexandrea-brandon-and-rays-story

Experience real life results & discover more Smith Family stories - Brandon and Raymond now have the stability they need to focus at school

Melanie - from behind in class to School Captain

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/school-captain-melanie

Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Melanie- From behind in class to school captain

Looking back on 2024, looking forward to more

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/wrap-up-story-2024

The Smith Family and VIEW Clubs of Australia welcomes the Governor General as Patron of both organisations

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2024/the-smith-family-and-view-clubs-of-australia-welcomes

The Smith Family and VIEW Clubs of Australia are delighted to announce that, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, the Governor General of Australia, has agreed to be Patron of the two organisations.

New survey shows more Australians concerned about rise in child poverty and its impact on educational outcomes

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2024/survey-shows-more-australians-concerned-about-rise-in-child-poverty

The Smith Family announces the Governor General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) as its inaugural Patron

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2021/governor-general-patron-announcement

The Smith Family announces the Governor General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) as its inaugural Patron

The Smith Family sees significant fallout from COVID-19 impacting Australia’s most vulnerable children

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2021/covid-19-impacting-australias-most-vulnerable-children

The negative repercussions of COVID-19 on some of Australia’s most vulnerable families are deepening. The ripple effect is having significant consequences for the education of young people living in poverty.

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