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The Smith Family and VIEW Clubs of Australia welcomes the Governor General as Patron of both organisations
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.
Digital inequality is the new frontier of educational disadvantage this anti-poverty week
National education charity The Smith Family is shining a light this Anti-Poverty Week on the deepening digital divide that is holding many students back from making the most of their education, as part of a wider push to end child poverty. Access to an appropriate digital device is crucial for a child’s success at school. However, students experiencing disadvantage often cannot afford such items, limiting their participation in education and employment opportunities.
The Smith Family welcomes equity focus in 2024 Federal Budget boosting opportunities for students experiencing disadvantage
The Smith Family launches new five year strategy
The Smith Family has today launched an ambitious new five-year strategy with a goal to make a bigger difference to the lives of the children and families it supports.
Online tutoring program shows gains in numeracy and literacy for those children who need it most
The second trial of an online in-home tutoring program has achieved strong results for children struggling with numeracy and literacy.
New survey: One in two Australians see poverty affecting children and families in their community
More than half of Australians report seeing children and families affected by poverty in their local area, according to a new survey commissioned by children’s education charity The Smith Family.
Pandemic exposes digital divide
Tackling digital disadvantage should be a key priority in our recovery from this pandemic. We can no longer allow students from disadvantaged backgrounds to fall behind in their learning because of the digital divide.
Pandemic presents a chance to address the root causes of youth disadvantage
Having limited financial resources affects families in so many ways, including reducing access to some of the fundamental tools of education such as books, stationery and digital technology.
New survey: concerns of a widening gap between Australia’s ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’ – and the impact on children’s education
The Big Giveback campaign launches nationally this month to raise much-needed funds for young Australians in need through The Smith Family’s education support programs.
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
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