Digital inequality is locking children out of learning.

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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Get Involved
- 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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Important Notice: The Smith Family does not offer loans to the public.

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2024/the-smith-family-does-not-offer-loans-to-the-public

We've been made aware of some fraudulent activity on social media claiming to offer "No Interest Loans" using The Smith Family’s name or logo, along with other charities. These scams may ask for personal details, including your MYGov account information. Please note that The Smith Family does not offer loans to the public. If you come across any suspicious activity on social media or the internet, we encourage you to report it. Stay safe and protect your personal details.

Fallout of COVID-19 on children's education not over yet

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2022/fallout-of-covid-19-on-childrens-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.

The Smith Family recognised for its innovation through 'game-changing' data sharing initiative

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2022/the-smith-family-recognised-for-its-innovation-through-game-changing-data-sharing-initiative

The Smith Family is honoured to be recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand’s most innovative companies in the 2022 AFR Most Innovative Companies.

Cost-of-living pressures taking a heavy toll on children's education

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2022/big-give-back-ashahi-media-release

The Big Giveback campaign launches nationally today to raise much-needed funds for young Australians in need through The Smith Family’s education support programs. Read media release....

Five key things to help children in need get back to school in 2022

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2022/help-children-in-need-get-back-to-school

The Smith Family launches its 2022 Back to School Appeal, calling for extra support to help thousands of young Australians in need re-engage with their education in the wake of COVID-19.

76,000 high school students to benefit from new funding to help them complete Year 12 and improve their career prospects

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2020/76000-high-school-students-to-benefit-from-new-funding

The Australian Government’s commitment of $38.2 million to support disadvantaged young people is an investment in future generations.

A crucial Christmas to make a difference: The Smith Family urges Australians to dig deep to help thousands of students experiencing poverty to catch up and keep up at school in 2021

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2020/a-crucial-christmas-to-make-a-difference

The Smith Family is calling on Australians to band together this Christmas to ensure that thousands of students living in disadvantage can return to their learning in 2021

New Breaking Poverty podcast

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2020/poverty-is-on-the-rise-in-australia-education-is-helping-break-the-cycle

Investigative journalist Adam Shand has taken a look at what is really happening in Australia and explores how education is playing a important role in helping break the poverty cycle.

Pandemic exposes digital divide

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2020/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.

The challenges of surviving COVID-19: insights from Australias hardest hit communities

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2020/the-challenges-of-surviving-covid-19-insights-from-australias-hardest-hit-communities

The Smith Family has released an Insights Snapshot which describes the deeply concerning impact COVID-19 has been having over the past two months, on students and their families experiencing poverty.

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