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- 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
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  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.
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  We aim to provide a working environment where staff and volunteers have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
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  Learn about VIEW, a leading women’s volunteer organisation and support network with over 13,000 members, across Australia.
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- 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.
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  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.
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  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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Brandon and Raymond now have the stability they need to focus at school

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/alexandrea-brandon-and-rays-story

Experience real life results & discover more Smith Family stories - Brandon and Raymond now have the stability they need to focus at school

Sponsorship is helping Chenoa to shine at school

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/chenoa-and-karmilyas-story

Chenoa loves having a sponsor. It’s not just because before sponsorship she couldn’t go on school excursions.

Melanie - from behind in class to School Captain

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/school-captain-melanie

Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Melanie- From behind in class to school captain

Looking back on 2024, looking forward to more

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/wrap-up-story-2024

Growing Careers Project

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs/mentoring/growing-careers-project

The Growing Careers Project aims to support young people living in disadvantage by connecting them to The Smith Family's career support programs. Learn more....

student2student

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs/literacy/student-2-student

Learn how The Smith Family's student2student program continues to improve the lives of disadvantaged children.

Poverty in Australia

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/poverty-in-australia

1.2 million Australian children are living in poverty. The Smith Family helps support Australian families. Read more on breaking the cycle of disadvantage.

Where to go for support at your child’s school

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/my-smith-family/families/articles/school/learning/where-to-go-for-support-at-your-childs-school

Get support for your child's school journey from teachers, wellbeing staff, and more. Discover who to contact for help and ensure your child's success.

6 tips to help you prepare your child for high school

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/my-smith-family/families/articles/school/milestones/6-tips-to-help-you-prepare-your-child-for-high-school

When school feels hard: what to look for and when to seek help

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/my-smith-family/families/articles/school/wellbeing/when-school-feels-hard