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Our Programs
- 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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Get Involved
- Ways to fundraise
  Learn about fundraising and give back to the community with The Smith Family.
- Volunteer with us
  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.
- Careers
  We aim to provide a working environment where staff and volunteers have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
- Events
  Participate in events and activities that support young Australians experiencing disadvantage.
- VIEW Clubs of Australia
  Learn about VIEW, a leading women’s volunteer organisation and support network with over 16,000 members, across Australia.
Ways to Give
- 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.
- A gift in your will
  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.
- Single donation
  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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Shontae wants to help rural Indigenous communities

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/shontaes-story

When tragedy struck, Quynhi had support to continue her education

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/quynhi

My mum was diagnosed with a brain tumour when I was 11, so it was really tough on my family and me.

Sandi was just a child when she started supporting The Smith Family

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/supporters/sandis-story

Some memories last a lifetime. Like the very first day Sandi made a donation to The Smith Family. She was just eight years old. Sandi didn’t have the best background herself, but her mum taught her the importance of helping others.

Shelley is empowering girls to break barriers

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/supporters/shelleys-story

Donate to our Winter Appeal to help provide learning support for children in poverty

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/winter

Donate to our winter appeal to help provide children access to our proven out-of-school learning support so they can catch up and keep up, no matter what obstacles poverty puts in their way. Donate now!

Giving the gift of time in Collingwood

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2014/050314-giving-the-gift-of-time-in-collingwood

Read our media releases: Giving the gift of time in Collingwood

Over 44,500 Australians Supported with Mobile Internet Access and $30M of Value Delivered through Donate Your Data Program

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2023/value-delivered-through-donate-your-data-program

Supporting 37,500 students and families, The Smith Family's mobile internet access program, backed by 55 million gigabytes of donated data, offers innovative aid to Australians in need.

The Smith Family and VIEW Clubs of Australia welcomes the Governor General as Patron of both organisations

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2024/the-smith-family-and-view-clubs-of-australia-welcomes

The Smith Family and VIEW Clubs of Australia are delighted to announce that, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, the Governor General of Australia, has agreed to be Patron of the two organisations.

The Smith Family launches Toy & Book Appeal calling for gifts to help Aussie kids in need share the joy of Christmas

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2012/191112-the-smith-family-launches-toy-and-book-appeal

Read our media releases: The Smith Family launches Toy & Book Appeal calling for gifts to help Aussie kids in need share the joy of Christmas

Learning Clubs

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs/learning-clubs

Learn about the impact of Learning Clubs. Give back to the community with The Smith Family and help children in need.

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