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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
  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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Dylan's persistance is paying off

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/dylans-story-hidden-rg

10-year-old Dylan loves being part of Learning Club

This is where the magic happens

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/learning-club-coordinator-lee

Learning Club: This is where the magic happens

“My iTrack mentor gave me the advice I needed.” – Lachlan

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/lachlans-story

Lachlan grew up missing out. By Year 10, Lachlan had a clear career goal but lacked the self-belief and guidance to pursue it. Read more.

How Sebastian bounced back after a tough start

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/learning-club-sebastian

Illness and hardship robbed Sebastian of his joy and skill in maths. It had a devastating effect on his confidence – but thanks to our supporters this story has a happy ending.

Meet the kind buddies changing students’ futures

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/rubys-story

We’d love to introduce you to some of the buddies who help our students through the student2student reading program. It’s a heartwarming tale of budding bookworms and friendships made over the phone.

After fleeing war, you’ve helped Sarive triumph

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/sarives-story

After fleeing war in the Congo and spending five years in a refugee camp, Sarive and her family built a new life in Australia. Despite challenges at school, Sarive’s determination shines. Read more about her inspiring story.

Support means Shakira’s dreams are now within reach

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/shakiras-story-hidden

Shakira's dreams felt out of reach. Now, she has the confidence to catch up and keep up at school.

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.

Carrying on a tradition of giving and compassion

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/carrying-on-a-tradition-of-giving-and-compassion

The above was adapted from a speech delivered by CEO Doug Taylor at a Smith Family Centenary celebration with the Governor-General at Admiralty House. Doug Taylor is pictured with Learning for Life tertiary student, Priya.

Monique’s formula for success

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

Learning for Life student Monique is overcoming the barriers of poverty to build a bright future in medicine.

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