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  We support early years educators and community professionals in building foundational math skills in children under their care.
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  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.
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  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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Connecting students with creative audio careers in the NT

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

Thanks to our generous supporters, students like Tahlia get the chance to experience creative careers through our smArts program.

When it comes to careers, seeing is believing

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

All children deserve to be able to have big career dreams. Our Work Inspiration Reach Out program is designed to inspire students with careers beyond imagination, with role models making those careers real.

What happened when this intern emailed the Macquarie CEO for advice

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/what-happened-when-this-intern-emailed-the-macquarie-ceo-for-advice

As a 19-year-old intern at Macquarie Group, Miki Cvijetic wanted advice on how to get into investment banking but wasn’t sure who to ask – so he emailed the then-chief executive, Nicholas Moore.

Nine in ten families surveyed worried they will struggle to afford school essentials

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2023/nine-in-ten-families-surveyed-worried-they-will-struggle-to-afford-school-essentials

Digital inclusion is more than just having a computer: affordability, access and digital skills are vital to bridge the digital divide

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2023/affordability-accessibility-and-digital-skills-essential

Affordability, accessibility and digital skills essential to close digital divide for students experiencing disadvantage. Read media release....

An opportunity to make Education better and fairer through NSRA review

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2023/an-opportunity-to-make-education-better-and-fairer-through-nsra-review

The NSRA is the National School Reform Agreement, a joint agreement between the Commonwealth, States and Territories to lift student outcomes across Australian schools. The Smith Family has expectations out of the review.

The Smith Family calls for urgent action following the Summary Report on educational reform

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2023/the-smith-family-calls-for-urgent-action-following-the-summary--report-on-educational-reform

Children’s education charity The Smith Family says it’s optimistic the commitment of education ministers, and a new summary report informing school reform, will lead to improved outcomes for students most in need - but the time to act is now.

National student reader-buddy program delivers a 95% success rate

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2015/010715-national-student-reader-buddy-program-delivers-a-95-percent-success-rate

Read our media releases: National student reader-buddy program delivers a 95% success rate

Early intervention is key to boosting year 12 completion rates

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2015/261015-early-intervention-is-key-to-boosting-year-12-completion-rates

Read our media releases: Early intervention is key to boosting year 12 completion rates

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

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