Having a mentor boosted Alice’s confidence about the future
iTrack showed Ashley different ways to achieve her dream
Since having a mentor Samantha’s giving her best at school
Before I did iTrack, I often got asked what I wanted to do when I was older and, honestly, I had no idea.
Your support helped Chenoa and Seth to shine at school
Chenoa, aged 11, is the eldest of four children. She’s the mother hen of the family and loves to help her mum, Karmilya, care for her younger sister who has cystic fibrosis.
Learning Club helps Phoenix to learn at her highest level
Learning Club and sponsorship help John and David thrive at school
Experience real life results & discover more Smith Family stories - Learning Club and sponsorship help John and David thrive at school
Supporters challenge themselves to raise money
Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Supporters challenge themselves to raise money
Webinar: Getting attendance back on track
Student attendance rates across Australia and internationally have dropped over the past decade, with even more students now at risk of falling behind. To explore this concerning trend, The Smith Family recently hosted a webinar.
The Smith Family - 100 years social history
The year of 2022 marks the milestone of one hundred years for The Smith Family. In our centenary year, we look back at what we’ve achieved for Australians living with financial disadvantage and look ahead toward our ongoing work with families and our community partners to improve educational outcomes for children in need.
Now is the time to tackle child poverty as a national priority
We need a comprehensive national framework for reducing child poverty, writes Doug Taylor, who reflects on the impact poverty has on children’s educational outcomes. Read more...