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Digital inequality is the new frontier of educational disadvantage this anti-poverty week
National education charity The Smith Family is shining a light this Anti-Poverty Week on the deepening digital divide that is holding many students back from making the most of their education, as part of a wider push to end child poverty. Access to an appropriate digital device is crucial for a child’s success at school. However, students experiencing disadvantage often cannot afford such items, limiting their participation in education and employment opportunities.
The Smith Family launches new five year strategy
The Smith Family has today launched an ambitious new five-year strategy with a goal to make a bigger difference to the lives of the children and families it supports.
New survey: One in two Australians see poverty affecting children and families in their community
More than half of Australians report seeing children and families affected by poverty in their local area, according to a new survey commissioned by children’s education charity The Smith Family.
Investing in kids’ potential should be nation’s goal
My generation was fortunate enough to live in Australia at a time of unprecedented growth and rising living standards. The middle class was granted almost total freedom of opportunity. We would do better than our parents and our children would do better than us. This was the natural social order.
New survey reveals Australians expect child poverty to worsen as concerns persist around COVID’s impact on the education of young people in need
Over three quarters (76%) of Australians say COVID restrictions imposed during 2020 have made it harder for students.
Early intervention is key to boosting year 12 completion rates
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Reconciliation includes equal access to educational opportunities
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Australia's poorest kids need your help to keep up at school
Read our media releases: Australia's poorest kids need your help to keep up at school
2015 Winter Appeal: $3.5M the target to support disadvantaged kids at school
Read our media releases: 2015 Winter Appeal: $3.5M the target to support disadvantaged kids at school
Opinion: Early intervention is key to addressing entrenched disadvantage
Read our media releases: Early intervention is key to addressing entrenched disadvantage
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