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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
  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 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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Resilience in the face of adversity

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Important Notice: The Smith Family does not offer loans to the public.

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We've been made aware of some fraudulent activity on social media claiming to offer "No Interest Loans" using The Smith Family’s name or logo, along with other charities. These scams may ask for personal details, including your MYGov account information. Please note that The Smith Family does not offer loans to the public. If you come across any suspicious activity on social media or the internet, we encourage you to report it. Stay safe and protect your personal details.

Fallout of COVID-19 on children's education not over yet

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2022/fallout-of-covid-19-on-childrens-education-not-over-yet

A national survey of more than 1,100 parents and carers whose children are supported by The Smith Family, has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to deeply impact children’s education.

The Smith Family recognised for its innovation through 'game-changing' data sharing initiative

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The Smith Family is honoured to be recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand’s most innovative companies in the 2022 AFR Most Innovative Companies.

Kathy and Ruth’s Story

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When volunteers Kathy and Ruth walked into our Learning Club four years ago, it was to help out as a one-off. But as soon as they met the great group of children, they were all in.

Share your Christmas giving with 15,000 Australian children in need

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2,500 child sponsors needed across Australia by March end

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Thousands of volunteers supporting education of children in need

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Disadvantaged students need support all year not just at Christmas

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Giving the gift of time in Collingwood

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