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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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  We aim to provide a working environment where staff and volunteers have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
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  Learn about VIEW, a leading women’s volunteer organisation and support network with over 13,000 members, across Australia.
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  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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  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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Pathways Engagement and Transitions: How young people experiencing disadvantage navigate the first three years after leaving school

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/research/reports/pet-report-june-2025

This fifth report in the Pathways, Engagement and Transitions (PET) series sheds light on the destinations and dynamic experiences of young people experiencing disadvantage in their first three years after leaving Year 12. It also identifies the factors that have helped or hindered young people’s successful navigation of work and study post-school.

The Smith Family Pulse Survey 2025

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/research/reports/pulse-survey-2025

Cost-of-living continues to price young people out of education as families struggle to afford school essentials

The Smith Family Pulse Survey 2024-25

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/research/reports/pulse-survey-2024-2025

Families hit hard by rising cost of living and increased school expenses, according to latest Pulse survey. Read the Full Survey Report 2024.

Breaking Poverty podcast

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/poverty-in-australia/podcast

Now is the time to support all children to get the best education possible to meet the challenges of the future. Listen to Breaking Poverty Podcast here

The Smith Family Pulse Survey 2025-26

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/research/reports/pulse-survey-2025-26

The latest annual Pulse Survey released by national children’s education charity, The Smith Family.

Australian families worried about affording back to school essentials in 2026

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2026/australian-families-worried-about-affording-back-to-school-essentials-in-2026

Gift in Will: support children in need beyond your lifetime

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/donate/give/bequests/gift-in-will-stories

Read stories from families that left gifts in their wills and provided educational support to the children who need it most. Be inspired to leave your own legacy by giving a gift in your will to The Smith Family children’s charity.

Annual Impact Report 2023-24

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/about-us/finances/annual-report-2023-24

Together we are helping disadvantaged students to achieve more. Each year we look forward to sharing with you our progress and the results of the work we do through our Annual Report.

Research and evaluation

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/research/reports

Learn about the importance of research and evaluation. Give back today & help The Smith Family improve the lives of children in need.

Celebrating Sheila’s extraordinary gift

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/supporters/sheilas-story

Sheila Woodcock, from Newcastle in NSW, lived a simple life and rarely discussed money. Her friends were surprised to hear she left behind generous donations in her Will. Read more.

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