Left behind: transitioning to work getting tougher for early school leavers experiencing disadvantage
New research shows more young people are leaving school early and they’re less likely to be in full-time employment
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.
Online home tutoring program shows promising results for struggling students online
An online tutoring pilot program developed by children’s education charity, The Smith Family, has achieved strong results for school students struggling with literacy and numeracy.
The ‘digital divide’ and other learning related challenges remain major issues according to a new survey by The Smith Family
After almost two years of the COVID crisis, The Smith Family says digital inequity remains an overwhelming challenge for the students and families.
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.
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