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Study reveals more needs to be done to help disadvantaged students complete year 12

The Smith Family welcomes the recommendations of the Universities Accord to create a fairer tertiary education system

The Smith Family welcomes the recommendations of the Universities Accord to create a fairer tertiary education system

Cost of living pressures continue to impact children's education

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.

Cost-of-living pressures taking a heavy toll on children's education

The Big Giveback campaign launches nationally today to raise much-needed funds for young Australians in need through The Smith Family’s education support programs. Read media release....

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

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.

New study gives young people a voice on what they need to succeed post-school

A new and ongoing study by The Smith Family is providing direct insights from hundreds of young people experiencing disadvantage on their post-school pathways

Landmark study reveals entrenched inequality, with the education system failing to meet national goals

Australia’s education system is failing up to one in three children and young people, according to the first major study to assess progress against our current national education goals.

Suncorp makes $1 million donation to help vulnerable children stay connected with schools

Leading financial services organisation Suncorp has donated $1 million to The Smith Family to combat the growing digital divide being faced by vulnerable school students and families as a result of COVID-19.

New survey reveals Australians expect child poverty to worsen as concerns persist around COVID’s impact on the education of young people in need

Over three quarters (76%) of Australians say COVID restrictions imposed during 2020 have made it harder for students.

The ‘digital divide’ and other learning related challenges remain major issues according to a new survey by The Smith Family

After almost two years of the COVID crisis, The Smith Family says digital inequity remains an overwhelming challenge for the students and families.

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