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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.
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  We aim to provide a working environment where staff and volunteers have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
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  Participate in events and activities that support young Australians experiencing disadvantage.
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  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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Dr Lisa O'Brien shaping education for disadvantaged children

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2016/281116-educator-top-40

New report sheds light on young Australians and poverty

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/new-report-sheds-light-on-young-australians-and-poverty

A pioneering study exploring poverty and disadvantage through the lens of young Australians has found a significant number are missing out on items and experiences deemed essential for living a normal life.

National women's group set to gather in Tamworth

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2017/240817-view-convention

Tony was compelled to take action

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

Tony has been a child sponsor since 2010 and in this video he reflects on how his sponsorship supports his student.

These students take action to create change

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/supporters/school-group-sponsors

Mr O'Kane's Year 7-12 students came together to sponsor a student in need. Read more to meet Smith Family supporters.

Priya's the first in her family to go to university, and now she wants to help others

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/priyas-the-first-in-her-family-to-go-to-university-and-now-she-wants-to-help-others

Adapted from a speech delivered by Learning for Life Tertiary Student, Priya, at a Smith Family Centenary celebration with the Governor-General at Admiralty House, Priya speaks about the ways The Smith Family helped her reach her education goals

Extra help got Sylvana online during school closures

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

When COVID-19 hit, like many other children Sylvana suddenly had to switch to remote learning. But she didn’t have a computer. See how she managed to go ahead with remote learning.

Jackson and Edward almost gave up at school

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

Susan knew education was her sons' path to a better life. Read more how sponsorship changed her sons' learning journey.

Dedicated to making a difference

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

As a refugee fleeing war, Tina had experienced more hardship by age seven than most people do in a lifetime. The Learning for Life program supported Tina to unlock an exciting world of learning as she adjusted to her new life in Australia

Sponsorship gave Jemimah the power to be bold

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

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