Insights on our learning programs
Our learning programs provide timely and targeted educational support for young Australians experiencing the impact of poverty and disadvantage.
Mentoring programs: pathways to the future
Learn about The Smith Family’s mentoring programs, which provide secondary students with guided support to explore career and tertiary education options.
Making moments that create careers
Driving impact with evidence and advocacy
Robust, in-depth research underpins all the work The Smith Family does supporting and advocating for children and young people experiencing disadvantage.
The Smith Family in the news
As Australia’s largest children’s education charity, we’re often featured in the media. You can find out more about how we support young people, and our positions on issues affecting the students we support.
Pathways, Engagement and Transitions: Most young people experiencing disadvantage engaged in post-school work or study, but concerns remain for future careers
Nine in ten families surveyed worried they will struggle to afford school essentials
Over 44,500 Australians Supported with Mobile Internet Access and $30M of Value Delivered through Donate Your Data Program
Supporting 37,500 students and families, The Smith Family's mobile internet access program, backed by 55 million gigabytes of donated data, offers innovative aid to Australians in need.
Digital inclusion is more than just having a computer: affordability, access and digital skills are vital to bridge the digital divide
Affordability, accessibility and digital skills essential to close digital divide for students experiencing disadvantage. Read media release....
An opportunity to make Education better and fairer through NSRA review
The NSRA is the National School Reform Agreement, a joint agreement between the Commonwealth, States and Territories to lift student outcomes across Australian schools. The Smith Family has expectations out of the review.