8,321 children need extra learning support this Christmas.

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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Melissa has the confidence to achieve her dreams

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

Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Melissa has the confidence to achieve her dreams

When tragedy struck, Quynhi had support to continue her education

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

My mum was diagnosed with a brain tumour when I was 11, so it was really tough on my family and me.

Vanessa’s grandkids can now tap into tech

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

Vanessa didn’t think twice about putting retirement on hold to raise four grandkids single-handedly when the need arose. Read about how she overcame the struggle to support her grandchildren.

Nathan used his mentor’s advice to spark his academic goals

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

Throughout high school, Nathan was a star student. Yet he wasn’t sure where that could take him after graduation. Read how Smith Family support helped him reach his goals.

Chances to explore music in school shaped Felicity’s career

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

Meet our sponsored students. Felicity has always been passionate about music. Yet due to her family's circumstances, she couldn't explore it. Receiving sponsorship helped change this.

Sandy-Lee is so happy to be sponsoring a child, like she was

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

Meet our sponsored students. Sandy-Lee grew up in poverty. Now she's the one helping a child in need. And it means the world to her. Read more.

“We never felt less-than”: Coleen reflects on the early kindness that led her to VIEW

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/coleens-story

VIEW is a leading national women’s volunteer organisation, exclusively supporting The Smith Family.

Giving back to help children develop

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/cates-story

Cate is a dedicated Learning Club volunteer who wanted to maintain a connection with younger people and give something back.

Lisa Allan appointed The Smith Family's Head of State and Territory Operations

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2024/lisa-allan-appointed-the-smith-familys-head-of-state

Lisa Allan has been appointed as the new Head of State and Territory Operations. Lisa currently serves on the executive team as the Head of Fundraising, a role she has held for the past seven years, where she has demonstrated exemplary skill, proficiency and expertise as an executive leader.

Australian of the Year Dr Craig Challen announced as The Smith Family's new ambassador

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2019/australian-of-the-year-dr-craig-challen-announced-as-the-smith-familys-new-ambassador

Children’s education charity The Smith Family today announced joint 2019 Australian of the Year Dr Craig Challen as its new ambassador.

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