2,227 children urgently need support before they head back to school.

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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Meet Ella, who loves helping others discover a love for reading

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/ellas-story

Reading is the greatest joy in Ella’s life and one she’s sharing with her buddies on the student2student program. Our generous supporters are helping students progress their reading and love of school in leaps and bounds!

Billy has a big heart for helping students plan for life after school

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/billys-story

Read about some of Billy's unforgettable moments as a volunteer mentor

Patience pays off for Donna and her students

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/donnas-story

Learning Club gave Donna's daughter the help she needed when she was struggling at school. Now, Donna has been able to give back.

Stitching together for a brighter future

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/sensory-mats

Thank you for a great Christmas

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/christmas-2017-thank-you

Thank you for being part of the christmas 2017 appeal, at the end of 2017, 100,000 toys and books for 20,000 children were packed into cars and delivered right across Australia and all in one christmas day.

The Smith Family welcomes three new board members

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2023/the-smith-family-welcomes-three-new-board-members

An opportunity to make Education better and fairer through NSRA review

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2023/an-opportunity-to-make-education-better-and-fairer-through-nsra-review

The NSRA is the National School Reform Agreement, a joint agreement between the Commonwealth, States and Territories to lift student outcomes across Australian schools. The Smith Family has expectations out of the review.

Survey finds most young people experiencing disadvantage are engaged in work or study, but significant concerns remain about their future careers

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2023/survey-finds-young-people-engaged-in-work-or-study-but-concerns-remain

Survey finds most young people experiencing disadvantage are engaged in work or study, but significant concerns remain about their future careers. Read media release....

New survey: cost-of-living greater threat to education than COVID

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2023/cost-of-living-greater-threat-to-education-than-covid

The Smith Family calls for urgent action following the Summary Report on educational reform

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2023/the-smith-family-calls-for-urgent-action-following-the-summary--report-on-educational-reform

Children’s education charity The Smith Family says it’s optimistic the commitment of education ministers, and a new summary report informing school reform, will lead to improved outcomes for students most in need - but the time to act is now.

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