Right now, 467 children are urgently waiting for sponsors.

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
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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.
- 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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How Sebastian bounced back after a tough start

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/learning-club-sebastian

Illness and hardship robbed Sebastian of his joy and skill in maths. It had a devastating effect on his confidence – but thanks to our supporters this story has a happy ending.

Lottie helped Mariah achieve not one, but two milestones

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

For Mariah, our student2student program helped her develop a love of reading. She became so passionate about reading that she even created a book with her reading buddy. Read it now!

A win-win for students and buddies

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

Poppy is learning compassion and helping others from a young age. Find out more about being a student2student reading buddy.

Malachai gains confidence with Maths and English thanks to Catch-Up Learning

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/malachi-gains-confidence-with-maths-and-english

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.

Support means Shakira’s dreams are now within reach

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

Shakira's dreams felt out of reach. Now, she has the confidence to catch up and keep up at school.

Alice and The Giant Emptiness

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/tales-of-the-one-in-six/alice

Watch Alice's Smith Family web series episode, which aims to raise awareness on the effects of financial hardship.

Jess and The Mighty Journey

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/tales-of-the-one-in-six/jess

Watch Jess' Smith Family web series episode, which aims to raise awareness on the effects of financial hardship.

Meet Ella, who loves helping others discover a love for reading

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/ellas-story

Reading is the greatest joy in Ella’s life and one she’s sharing with her buddies on the student2student program. Our generous supporters are helping students progress their reading and love of school in leaps and bounds!

“We never felt less-than”: Coleen reflects on the early kindness that led her to VIEW

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/coleens-story

VIEW is a leading national women’s volunteer organisation, exclusively supporting The Smith Family.

Billy has a big heart for helping students plan for life after school

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/billys-story

Read about some of Billy's unforgettable moments as a volunteer mentor

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