Right now, 458 children are urgently waiting for sponsors.

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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- Ways to fundraise
  Learn about fundraising and give back to the community with The Smith Family.
- Volunteer with us
  Share your skills to help Australian children in need transform their lives through education.
- 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.
- Careers
  We aim to provide a working environment where staff and volunteers have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
- Events
  Participate in events and activities that support young Australians experiencing disadvantage.
- VIEW Clubs of Australia
  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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Successful graduates are helping the next generation of students

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/supporters/shannons-story

It’s fantastic to see sponsored students go on to achieve big things. And this CEO and university graduate are making a point to give back in their own ways. Read more.

Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Chris' story

A refreshing way to help at Christmas

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/supporters/lemonade-stand-story

Austin, 8, and his sister Elizabeth, 6, decided to set up a lemonade stand to raise funds for children at Christmas. Read more.

Berne was told she would ‘never amount to anything’

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/supporters/bernes-story

Berne was always told she would 'never amount to anything'. Find out more about her story.

Meet our Strategic Advisor

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/executive-team/conversations/meet-our-strategic-advisor

Peter Stumbles has had a ten year relationship with The Smith Family, not only as an individual supporter but also via his role as managing partner of Bain & Company. Read more...

Building a better education system

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/executive-team/conversations/building-a-better-education-system

Gain insights into the imperative changes needed for the upcoming National School Reform Agreement.

Teddy's Story

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/executive-team/conversations/teddys-story

Teddy is a proud Kamilaroi woman who wants to be a high school teacher out of respect and gratitude for her own teachers. Read More

Driving Social Change: Perspectives from Parliament

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/executive-team/conversations/perspectives-from-parliament

Inequality in Australia has grown and social connection is on the decline. How can governments and charities work together to support young people and strengthen our communities for a better future? The Honourable Dr Andrew Leigh MP, Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities, Treasury and Employment addresses education reform, the future of volunteering, philanthropic giving and more in this wide-ranging discussion.