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Help stop poverty from holding Ava back
Ava is worried about falling behind this school year. But sponsorship gives her the chance to make the most of her education.
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.
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
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.
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