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New survey shows more Australians concerned about rise in child poverty and its impact on educational outcomes
Fallout of COVID-19 on children's education not over yet
A national survey of more than 1,100 parents and carers whose children are supported by The Smith Family, has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to deeply impact children’s education.
Suncorp makes $1 million donation to help vulnerable children stay connected with schools
Leading financial services organisation Suncorp has donated $1 million to The Smith Family to combat the growing digital divide being faced by vulnerable school students and families as a result of COVID-19.
The Smith Family announces the Governor General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) as its inaugural Patron
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
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.
Investing in kids’ potential should be nation’s goal
My generation was fortunate enough to live in Australia at a time of unprecedented growth and rising living standards. The middle class was granted almost total freedom of opportunity. We would do better than our parents and our children would do better than us. This was the natural social order.
New survey reveals Australians expect child poverty to worsen as concerns persist around COVID’s impact on the education of young people in need
Over three quarters (76%) of Australians say COVID restrictions imposed during 2020 have made it harder for students.
Appointment of new Chief Executive Officer for The Smith Family
The Board of The Smith Family announced today the appointment of Doug Taylor as Chief Executive Officer of The Smith Family, effective from 9 August 2021.
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.
"Unacceptable" number of children in Poverty: The Smith Family
Commenting on the Poverty in Australia 2018 report published today by the Australian Council of Social Service in partnership with the University of New South Wales
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