CEDA: New evidence to break the cycle of educational disadvantage
Australian children from low-socioeconomic backgrounds are at risk of poor educational outcomes from their first year of school.
Joint Statement: The Business Council of Australia and The Smith Family
The Smith Family welcomes strong education focus in budget
Read our media releases: The Smith Family welcomes strong education focus in budget
The Smith Family - 100 years social history
The year of 2022 marks the milestone of one hundred years for The Smith Family. In our centenary year, we look back at what we’ve achieved for Australians living with financial disadvantage and look ahead toward our ongoing work with families and our community partners to improve educational outcomes for children in need.
NFPs must undergo their own change to meet society’s challenges
As society’s needs evolve so must the vision of not for profits, argues The Smith Family's Doug Taylor. Read more...
Research: Attendance Lifts Achievement
New research draws on data collected over seven years from 30,000 disadvantaged Australian school students on The Smith Family’s Learning for Life educational scholarship program. The research contributes to ongoing national efforts to improve the educational outcomes of young Australians, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
University partnerships
Learn about our partnerships with universities. Give back today & help The Smith Family improve the lives of children in need.
Partnership Profile
Learn how University of Technology Sydney supports children in need. Partner with The Smith Family & support your community.
How Sebastian bounced back after a tough start
Illness and hardship robbed Sebastian of his joy and skill in maths. It had a devastating effect on his confidence – but thanks to our supporters this story has a happy ending.
Billy has a big heart for helping students plan for life after school
Read about some of Billy's unforgettable moments as a volunteer mentor