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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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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Tipping the balance towards a better future

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Ciemara does everything she can for her children and your support helps ensure that her boys have what they need to level the playing field and have a fair go at school.

The future looks bright for determined students like Evenezer

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A decade after making Australia home as a refugee, Evenezer has become the first in his family to go to university. Now, he’s set on a career in innovation and helping others, thanks to your support.

Mum and daughter team building a brighter future together

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You have helped Mikayla get the most out of school

Sponsorship helps Audrina find her voice

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Your support is giving Audrina the stepping stones to take on the path to more amazing opportunities

Kaytlyn's boost to reach big goals

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Support from a generous sponsor gave Kaytlyn the opportunity to create a better future for herself

Iesha’s dad encouraged her to do what he couldn’t – and her sponsor helped her succeed

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This is how your support brings dreams to life

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Learning for Life student Teddy loves helping people. Growing up, her dream has always been to become a teacher.

Having a sponsor helped Fahad push through hard times

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My brother and I were big fans of superheroes. When Spiderman 1 came out, my mum said to us, ‘Do you want to eat or do you want to watch Spiderman?’ We couldn’t afford both. Read more.

Thanks to his sponsor, Aidan feels truly connected

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Single mum Rebecca has always worked so hard to give her autistic son Aidan all that he needs to survive in the world. Read more.

Mason’s struggles have inspired music with meaning

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His sponsor gave Mason the opportunity to pursue his dream. Find out how.

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