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.
Is mobilising and listening to community a diminishing superpower
Meeting the challenges of community engagement in a changing world is difficult, but vitally important, writes Doug Taylor, in the second in a four-part series written to coincide with The Smith Family’s centenary. Read more...
April's Story - How a bit of help launches a student into a top job
Mary’s 3 children face unique challenges – but your support helps each one flourish in their own way!
Marine biologist or Olympian? Charlize is thrilled by the options unfolding with the help of your amazing gifts!
Malachai gains confidence with Maths and English thanks to Catch-Up Learning
For three days a week over six months earlier this year, Malachai got home from school, sat at his desk, and turned on his computer.
Watch our volunteers spread joy
For Christmas 2019, we delivered over 26,000 toy and book packs to our families, bringing joy to children in need. Read more.
Innovation team discovers the simple joys of volunteering
See what happened when Nick’s high-tech team swapped app design for a day helping us pack Christmas presents and books for disadvantaged families.
Lauren Stocker celebrates 100 years of volunteering
The season to be a volunteer
Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - The season to be a volunteer