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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
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- 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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1,500 mentors needed to help students navigate career paths

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2015/290915-mentors-needed-to-help-students-navigate-career-paths

Read our media releases: 1,500 mentors needed to help students navigate career paths

Help 12,000 children join in the spirit of Christmas

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2015/051115-toy-and-book-appeal-launch

Read our media releases: Help 12,000 children join in the spirit of Christmas

Five amazing facts about the benefits of reading

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/five-amazing-facts-about-the-benefits-of-reading

With Australian Reading Hour taking place on Thursday 20 September, people are being urged to pick up a book for an hour – either on their own or with their children – and enjoy the benefits of reading.

Community urged to 'Share Christmas' to help a child in need

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/community-urged-to-share-christmas

This festive season, Studio 10 co–host and The Smith Family ambassador Sarah Harris is urging the community to share their Christmas giving and help young Australians in need.

ABC Radio Christmas Appeal a huge success

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/supporters/abc-radio-appeal-success-story

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https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/my-smith-family/supporters/receipts

Consultation feedback to Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/research/policy-submissions/consultation-feedback-to-australian-curriculum-assessment-and-reporting-authority---dec-2013

It’s time to celebrate our creative students!

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/art-writing-2020

We are so excited to share these amazing works by creative sponsored students, who recently let their imaginations run free through our Creative Showcase – and developed their talents at the same time.

Meet Montana, an artist on the ice rink, easel and microphone

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/montana-story

Tipping the balance towards a better future

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/ciemaras-story

Ciemara does everything she can for her children and your support helps ensure that her boys have what they need to level the playing field and have a fair go at school.

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