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.
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  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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What I want for my children's education: Kelly's story

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/executive-team/conversations/what-i-want-for-my-childrens-education

In our final conversation for 2024, we meet Kelly, a parent with two children on our Learning for Life program. Kelly reflects on the year that’s been, as cost-of-living pressures continue to take a heavy toll on families, and her aspirations for her children’s education.

1,500 mentors needed to help students navigate career paths

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2015/290915-mentors-needed-to-help-students-navigate-career-paths

Read our media releases: 1,500 mentors needed to help students navigate career paths

Margaret’s caring for five promising futures

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/margarets-story

Angel's confidence is growing with the support of her sponsor

New survey finds rising living costs adding to educational challengers for children

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2022/rising-living-costs-adds-to-educational-challenges

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.

Australia's poorest kids need your help to keep up at school

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2015/230115-australias-poorest-kids-need-your-help-to-keep-up-at-school

Read our media releases: Australia's poorest kids need your help to keep up at school

The Smith Family is urging the public to ‘donate before it’s too late’

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2013/191213-tsf-urges-public-to-donate-before-its-too-late

Read our media releases: The Smith Family is urging the public to ‘donate before it’s too late’.

The generosity that inspired a lifetime of giving

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/supporters/austins-story

Austin has been supporting The Smith Family for over 40 years as both a volunteer and a donor.

Berne was told she would ‘never amount to anything’

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/supporters/bernes-story

Berne was always told she would 'never amount to anything'. Find out more about her story.

Juliana's story

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/my-smith-family/supporters/writing-to-your-sponsored-student/email-1

To see real life results, read Juliana's story & discover more Smith Family stories

Marine biologist or Olympian? Charlize is thrilled by the options unfolding with her sponsor’s help!

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/charlizes-story

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