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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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- Ways to fundraise
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- 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 13,000 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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Australian of the Year Dr Craig Challen announced as The Smith Family's new ambassador

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2019/australian-of-the-year-dr-craig-challen-announced-as-the-smith-familys-new-ambassador

Children’s education charity The Smith Family today announced joint 2019 Australian of the Year Dr Craig Challen as its new ambassador.

Education costs 'unaffordable' for Australian families new survey

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2019/education-costs-unaffordable-for-australian-families

Nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of Australians say children’s education costs are unaffordable for many families, according to a new survey commissioned by The Smith Family.

PISA data is further evidence young disadvantaged Australians are being left behind in their education

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2013/041213-pisa-dataevidence-disadvantaged-australians-being-left-being-in-thier-education

Read our media releases: PISA data is further evidence young disadvantaged Australians are being left behind in their education

The Smith Family Challenge 2021

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/supporters/tsf-challenge-2021

Meet the brave band of supporters who survived an exhilarating 100km off-road adventure to help disadvantaged children get the most out of their education.

Emerging from COVID-19: our new insights snapshot

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/research/reports/insights-snapshot-emerging-from-covid-19/summary

With increasing numbers of Australians being vaccinated against COVID-19, yet many students and families supported by us continue to struggle.

Partnership Profile

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/get-involved/corporate-partnerships/universities/curtin-university-learning-clubs

Learn how Curtin university learning clubs supports children in need. Partner with The Smith Family & support your community.

Cedar Woods

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/get-involved/corporate-partnerships/corporate-social-responsibility/our-current-partners/cedar-woods

Cedar Woods share our dedication to providing opportunities for young people to thrive and grow.

ASCA

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/get-involved/corporate-partnerships/corporate-social-responsibility/our-current-partners/asca

For nearly two decades, ASCA has partnered with The Smith Family to support young Australians on our flagship Learning for Life program.

Tech Packs

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs/previous/tech-packs

Discover how technology programs like Tech Packs improves the lives of disadvantaged Australian children.

Breakfast with a mentor

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs/previous/breakfast-with-a-mentor

Breakfast with a Mentor - Donate today and help The Smith Family make a difference in indigenous communities.

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