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  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.
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  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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  Through child sponsorship, you will be matched to an Australian child in need, helping to support the cost of their school essentials.
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  Become a monthly donor and provide continual support throughout all stages of a child's education.
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  Through your philanthropy, you can ensure that young Australians impacted by poverty get the education that all children deserve.
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  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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ABC Radio Christmas Appeal a huge success

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/supporters/abc-radio-appeal-success-story

A refreshing way to help at Christmas

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/supporters/lemonade-stand-story

Austin, 8, and his sister Elizabeth, 6, decided to set up a lemonade stand to raise funds for children at Christmas. Read more.

Personalised charity Christmas cards

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/shop/charity-christmas-cards

Embrace the spirit of giving with our Personalised Charity Christmas Cards. Infused with unique Australian designs, these cards allow you to send heartwarming holiday wishes while supporting The Smith Family. Customise your message, choose from a range of 25 designs, and spread both joy and goodwill this festive season. Find out how to order charity christmas cards today.

Christmas activities

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Christmas activities today with The Smith Family to deliver gifts to those in need.

University partnerships

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Learn about our partnerships with universities. Give back today & help The Smith Family improve the lives of children in need.

The latest annual Pulse Survey released by national children’s education charity The Smith Family, has revealed almost 60% of families who responded have struggled to afford essential school items for their children this year, with the majority attributing this to the rising cost of living and increased school expenses.

Online tutoring program shows gains in numeracy and literacy for those children who need it most

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2022/online-tutoring-program-shows-gains-in-numeracy-and-literacy

The second trial of an online in-home tutoring program has achieved strong results for children struggling with numeracy and literacy.

New survey finds rising living costs adding to educational challengers for children

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2022/rising-living-costs-adds-to-educational-challenges

A national survey of almost 2,000 parents and carers has revealed the extent of the fallout from cost-of-living increases on children’s education.