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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
Locked out of learning: poverty restricting access to vital digital skills and tools young people need to be future ready
New research shows 80% of Australians believe students in poverty lack essential digital resources for education. The 2024 Digital Learning Essentials Appeal aims to provide necessary digital resources to students in need.
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.
2024 NAPLAN results show there is no time to wait for urgent education reforms
Today's NAPLAN results reveal that nearly one in 10 students require additional support to meet minimum literacy and numeracy standards, with that number rising to approximately one in three for students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
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.
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