3,595 children urgently need support before they head back to school.

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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.
- 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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School Transition Programs

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs/school-transition

We aim to help young people successfully transition from primary to secondary schooling.

With her sponsor beside her, Tiba is unstoppable

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

After settling in Australia, Tiba faced challenges at school, but with the support of our donors, her journey transformed. Today, she’s building a life filled with confidence and hope, free from fear and hesitation.

The Smith Family celebrates the unique contributions and diversity of its volunteers this National Volunteer Week

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2024/the-smith-family-celebrates-the-unique-contributions-and-diversity-of-its-volunteers

Celebrate National Volunteer Week with The Smith Family! Join us in honoring the remarkable contributions of our volunteers, whose dedication fuels our mission to support disadvantaged youth and expand our impact on education.

What is poverty?

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/poverty-in-australia/what-is

Find out what poverty in Australia looks like and how it can impact the education and future of more than 1.2 million children and young people.

Philanthropic donations and giving

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/donate/give/philanthropic-donations

Join The Smith Family in shaping brighter futures through philanthropic donations. Your support can help transform the lives of young Australians and empower communities. Donate now!

Kristy Muir: How to create social change that sticks

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/executive-team/conversations/how-to-create-social-change-that-sticks

How do we create lasting change to tackle inequality so children, families and communities can thrive? In this episode, social impact leader Professor Kristy Muir joins our CEO, Doug Taylor, to talk about what it takes. They cover everything from big-picture systems and purpose-driven leadership, to the ingredients of good collaboration and valuing community wisdom.

Media and stories

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media

Our learning programs

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs

Our learning programs help children experiencing disadvantage overcome barriers to learning. See how we build confidence, skills and brighter futures.

Learning Clubs SA

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/get-involved/volunteer/sa/learning-club-sa

Learning Clubs QLD

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/get-involved/volunteer/qld/learning-club-qld

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