Digital inequality is locking children out of learning.

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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Get Involved
- Ways to fundraise
  Learn about fundraising and give back to the community with The Smith Family.
- 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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Families' lack of access to home computer and internet a challenge for national curriculum

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2014/010414-families-lack-of-access-to-home-computer-and-internet-a-challenge-for-national-curriculum

Read our media releases: Families' lack of access to home computer and internet a challenge for national curriculum

Budget doesn't pass fairness test for disadvantaged young people

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2014/130514-budget-doesnt-pass-fairness-test-for-disadvantaged-young-people

Read our media releases: Budget doesn't pass fairness test for disadvantaged young people

CEDA: Are disadvantaged young Australians at risk of being excluded from future jobs?

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/are-disadvantaged-young-australians-at-risk-of-being-excluded-from-future-jobs

The world of work is changing rapidly with many jobs of the future yet to be imagined. It’s a massive shift for our economy and, in particular, for our emerging workforce as young Australians consider their transition from school to further study or employment.

Why I became a sponsor with The Smith Family

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/why-i-became-a-sponsor-with-the-smith-family

Renowned educational researcher Dr Sue Thomson shares her personal story of supporting a disadvantaged student to thrive in their education…

Five amazing facts about the benefits of reading

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/five-amazing-facts-about-the-benefits-of-reading

With Australian Reading Hour taking place on Thursday 20 September, people are being urged to pick up a book for an hour – either on their own or with their children – and enjoy the benefits of reading.

The Smith Family is honoured to be recognised for the second year running as one of Australia and New Zealand’s most innovative companies in the 2019 AFR Most Innovative Companies List.

Smith Family's Christmas Appeal to help 10,000 young Australians

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Families' lack of access to home computer and internet a challenge for national curriculum

Budget doesn't pass fairness test for disadvantaged young people

CEDA: Are disadvantaged young Australians at risk of being excluded from future jobs?

Why I became a sponsor with The Smith Family

Five amazing facts about the benefits of reading

Sponsorship has helped Zahra thrive in her education and achieve her dreams

Dr Lisa O’Brien: My commitment to reconciliation

Volunteers needed to mentor disadvantaged students

The Smith Family awarded for its innovation

Smith Family's Christmas Appeal to help 10,000 young Australians