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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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- 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.
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  Ensure that future generations of Australian children have the support they need to make the most of their education.
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  Through your philanthropy, you can ensure that young Australians impacted by poverty get the education that all children deserve.
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  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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Steven's life on a tightrope: New animation brings true tale of courage to life

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2016/251016-steven-and-the-tightrope-walk

Australian Financial Review: Time for the Unique Student Identifier

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/time-for-the-unique-student-identifier

Each year in Australia, billions of dollars and a massive effort from individuals and organisations are invested in school education. But to what end?

The Conversation: one in five NSW high school kids suffers 'severe' deprivation of life's essentials

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/one-in-five-nsw-high-school-kids-suffers-severe-deprivation-of-lifes-essentials

It's tough for any high school student these days. Social media, the uncertainties of adolescence, trying to fit in - trying to figure out who you are.

New cadetship program to open doors for disadvantaged students

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2017/190417-bca-cadetship-to-career

Thousands of volunteers making a world of difference for children in need

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2019/national-volunteer-week-2019

This year marks 30 years of National Volunteer Week [20–26 May] and to celebrate, children’s education charity The Smith Family is acknowledging the world of difference its volunteers make on the lives of Australian children in need.

The Smith Family is urging the public to ‘donate before it’s too late’

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2013/191213-tsf-urges-public-to-donate-before-its-too-late

Read our media releases: The Smith Family is urging the public to ‘donate before it’s too late’.

Locked out of learning: poverty restricting access to vital digital skills and tools young people need to be future ready

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2024/locked-out-of-learning

New research shows 80% of Australians believe students in poverty lack essential digital resources for education. The 2024 Digital Learning Essentials Appeal aims to provide necessary digital resources to students in need.

Survey shows nine out of ten families worried they won't be able to afford back to school essentials

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2024/nine-out-of-ten-families-back-to-school

New data shows cost of living squeeze means families are struggling to afford schoolbooks, lunches and uniforms

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2024/new-data-shows-cost-of-living-squeeze-means-families

The Smith Family, in partnership with Asahi Lifestyle Beverages, announces return of The Big Giveback to raise vital funds to support the education of young Australians experiencing disadvantage.

2024 NAPLAN results show there is no time to wait for urgent education reforms

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2024/2024-naplan-results

Today's NAPLAN results reveal that nearly one in 10 students require additional support to meet minimum literacy and numeracy standards, with that number rising to approximately one in three for students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

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