3,595 children urgently need support before they head back to school.

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
  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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Meet Mathias, Learning for Life Coordinator

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Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Meet Mathias, Learning for Life Coordinator

Sally celebrates sponsored students’ graduation

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Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Sally celebrates sponsored students’ graduation

Sally helps students to broaden their horizons

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Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Sally helps students to broaden their horizons

Dawn makes a difference in her community

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Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Dawn makes a difference in her community

Students showcase their smarts on stage with ensemble theatre

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

Students in Years 9-12 have gotten a taste of what it’s like to be a director, actor and set designer, as part of The Smith Family’s SmArts program. Read More...

Stormii’s confidence soared at the most unexpected time

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/student2student-stormii

Krystal was worried her 10-year-old daughter Stormii had fallen behind in reading. Then she joined our student2student program.

When COVID-19 struck, we acted fast to keep students supported

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/digital-learning-clubs

When schools were closed, so were our Learning Clubs. Yet students urgently needed ongoing help. So we acted quickly. See how we adapted our vital learning support to keep our students going.

With the internet down, Jason’s buddy became his learning lifeline

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

Courtney had always tried so hard to help Jason thrive with a learning disability, but juggling this with the needs of his two siblings became overwhelming. Read how Courtney has been able to overcome this.

Emily had no interest in school, until our learning programs

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

A traumatic home situation left Emily behind at school. See how taking part in our learning programs has helped her develop a love of school.

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.

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