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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.

Back to school for young Gippsland mums

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2014/050214-back-to-school-for-young-gippsland-mums

Read our media releases: Back to School for young Gippsland mums

The cost of education in Australia: back to school appeal to address children’s education inequality

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2025/the-cost-of-education-in-australia

Australian families worried about affording back to school essentials in 2026

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2026/australian-families-worried-about-affording-back-to-school-essentials-in-2026

Urgent funding needed for education support programs to help disadvantaged children stay at school

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/urgent-funding-needed-for-education-support-programs-to-help-disadvantaged-children-stay-at-school

The Smith Family launches Winter Appeal to raise $4.1m for Australian children in need by 30 June.

Nine in ten families surveyed worried they will struggle to afford school essentials

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2023/nine-in-ten-families-surveyed-worried-they-will-struggle-to-afford-school-essentials

Now is a crucial time to make education better and fairer for all Australian school students

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2023/now-is-a-crucial-time-to-make-education-better-and-fairer

Explore crucial insights on the National School Reform Agreement (NSRA), focusing on literacy, numeracy, and digital skills. Learn about evidence-based programs, parental engagement, and transparent data use.

Gelato sales provide sweet start to school year

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2014/210114-gelato-sales-provide-sweet-start-to-school-year

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The Conversation: Low attendance in Year 7 may mean you are less likely to finish school

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/low-attendance-in-year-7-may-mean-you-are-less-likely-to-finish-school

A study of more than 30,000 students has confirmed the link between improving school attendance rates in Year 7 and the likelihood of completing high school.

Smith Family report finds new evidence to help children at risk of leaving school early

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/smith-family-report-finds-new-evidence-to-help-children-at-risk-of-leaving-school-early

Groundbreaking research by children’s education charity The Smith Family has shown school attendance rates in Year 7 can predict students at risk of not completing Year 12.

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