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- 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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  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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Mum and daughter team building a brighter future together

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

You have helped Mikayla get the most out of school

Reading support helps Aleya get ahead

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

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The support James received had a life-changing impact

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James was sponsored by The Smith Family and is now achieving all his dreams as a physiotherapist.

Priya's the first in her family to go to university, and now she wants to help others

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/priyas-the-first-in-her-family-to-go-to-university-and-now-she-wants-to-help-others

Adapted from a speech delivered by Learning for Life Tertiary Student, Priya, at a Smith Family Centenary celebration with the Governor-General at Admiralty House, Priya speaks about the ways The Smith Family helped her reach her education goals

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.

Support gave Thomas internet access during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond

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When schooling moved online due to COVID-19, students like Thomas needed urgent help so they could keep learning. Hear how The Smith Family helped Thomas.

Watch Bronnie inspire kids to reach for their dreams

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Giving a student the chance to dream is a powerful thing. It provides them with an opportunity to imagine a future life for themselves. This is what Bronnie's sponsor did for her, and now Bronnie is able to bring to life the dreams of a new generation of Smith Family students. Watch now.

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.

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