8,321 children need extra learning support this Christmas.

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
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- 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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Learning Club taught Amber how to lead and help others

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/ambers-story

Not only has Learning Club helped Amber to do her best in class, but it has also opened her eyes to new possibilities for her future. Read how.

Aidan has turned the page on his reading struggles

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/aidans-story-rg

Single mum Rebecca has always worked so hard to teach her autistic son Aidan the life skills he needs to survive in the world. Read more.

Learning Clubs get students excited about schoolwork

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/perth-learning-club

Our after-school Learning Clubs give students the extra help with homework that they can’t get at home. Hear from our Learning Club volunteers.

It’s lights, camera, action for Yashoda!

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/yashodas-story

Read about Yashodas creative arts journey.

A spark of hope

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/2022-thank-you

Your support has helped many Australian children and young people to overcome educational inequality caused by poverty.

From young dreamer to high achiever

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/moniques-story-hidden

As a young student, Monique had a keen interest in maths and science, and a dream to pursue a career in the medical field. But poverty was getting in her way and making her goals feel out of reach. Our supporters help provide Monique with access to Learning Clubs, where she connected with volunteer tutors and could develop the essential skills she needed to get the most out of school and reach her goals.

Getting into the groove with SmArts

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/smarts-dry-season

Students connected over shared interests and found their rhythm at our SmArts Dry Season Music Camp

You helped turn on a light switch in Shelby’s mind

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/shelbys-story

At Learning Club, Jasmine gets to set her own pace, with powerful results

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/jasmines-story

Your support is helping Jasmine pursue her dreams

Gladstone students build career dreams

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/work-inspiration-orica

All Australian students should be able to dream big about their careers. Read how our Work Inspiration program has connected young Australians with an inspiring work experience opportunity with our corporate partner Orica in Gladstone.

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