Community Attitudes Survey 2025
The latest Community Attitude Survey results show that people are aware of child poverty in the community.
Meet the students taking part in our programs
Experience real life results and discover more Smith Family stories – meet children on our programs
Tales of the One in Six
Watch ‘Tales of the One In Six', an animated web series based on the real stories of Australian children experiencing disadvantage.
Reform crucial to creating a better, fairer education system
Conversations with impact
A video series featuring The Smith Family CEO Doug Taylor, in conversation with members of The Smith Family Community.
Now is the time to tackle child poverty as a national priority
We need a comprehensive national framework for reducing child poverty, writes Doug Taylor, who reflects on the impact poverty has on children’s educational outcomes. Read more...
Trust is the most important way for NFPs to create sustained and enduring impact
Trust between a not for profit and the community in which it operates must be at the heart of any strategy, writes Doug Taylor, but how do you achieve it? Read more...
New Ways of Thinking About Volunteering
Volunteering has been a feature of our history at The Smith Family, ever since our organisation began in the 1920s. Back then, most of our family relief work was done by members and volunteers, and while our present-day focus has shifted to education support for children experiencing disadvantage, volunteers continue to be a critical enabler of our work.
NFPs must undergo their own change to meet society’s challenges
As society’s needs evolve so must the vision of not for profits, argues The Smith Family's Doug Taylor. Read more...
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