Right now, 467 children are urgently waiting for sponsors.

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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Our digital trial makes reading more fun for young students

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/s2s-digital-story

The way students learn is changing. Today’s kids are reading e-books and using online libraries. The digital world is bringing opportunities which make learning even more fun.

Teddy’s city move for her dream career

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/teddys-story

Creative students take on a sustainability challenge

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/smarts-art-project

Students taking part in SmArts can be inspired and mentored by professionals in the arts industry.

Thank you for helping Audrina find her voice

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/audrinas-story

Melita is filled with hope knowing she is part of a village that gives her daughter Audrina the same opportunity as other students to achieve her best

Michelle's story

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/michelles-story

Bookmarks of gratitude

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/s2sbookmarks

Hear directly from some of our volunteer reading buddies. As a key part of our student2student program, buddies empower students to improve their reading and develop a skill for life.

Meet the kind buddies changing students’ futures

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/rubys-story

We’d love to introduce you to some of the buddies who help our students through the student2student reading program. It’s a heartwarming tale of budding bookworms and friendships made over the phone.

After fleeing war, you’ve helped Sarive triumph

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/sarives-story

After fleeing war in the Congo and spending five years in a refugee camp, Sarive and her family built a new life in Australia. Despite challenges at school, Sarive’s determination shines. Read more about her inspiring story.

David and The Big Heavy

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/tales-of-the-one-in-six/david

Watch David's Smith Family web series episode, which aims to raise awareness on the effects of financial hardship.

Steven and The Tightrope Walk

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/tales-of-the-one-in-six/steven

Watch Steven's Smith Family web series episode, which aims to raise awareness on the effects of financial hardship.

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