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Back to school costs add up for low income families

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/back-to-school-costs-add-up-for-low-income-families

Children’s education charity The Smith Family launches its Back to School Sponsorship Appeal.

Prime7 and GWN7 News go back to school with The Smith Family

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2013/260713-prime7-and-gwn7-news-go-back-to-school

Read our media releases: Prime7 and GWN7 News go back to school with The Smith Family

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

Survey shows nine out of ten families worried they won't be able to afford back to school essentials

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2024/nine-out-of-ten-families-back-to-school

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.

New data shows cost of living squeeze means families are struggling to afford schoolbooks, lunches and uniforms

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2024/new-data-shows-cost-of-living-squeeze-means-families

The Smith Family, in partnership with Asahi Lifestyle Beverages, announces return of The Big Giveback to raise vital funds to support the education of young Australians experiencing disadvantage.

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

Opinion: What's next for school leavers who don't go to uni?

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Read our media releases: Opinion: What's next for school leavers who don't go to uni?

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