Our learning support and mentoring programs in 90 Australian communities directly help children in need achieve their goals through education.
View all programs Search results
Search results for "learning for life"
Showing 590 to 600 of approximately 1058 items
Educational inequality: what the evidence tells us
Leading educational researcher, Dr Sue Thomson, reflects on educational inequality in Australia and what works to best assist children experiencing disadvantage who are struggling to succeed in their learning.
Digital Inclusion
Ensuring all students on our flagship Learning for Life educational support program are digitally included, is a key ambition of The Smith Family’s Five-Year Strategy.
Hand in hand: Building strong family partnerships
In this episode, we discuss the importance of building trusted partnerships with families to support their child’s education. The conversation draws on the experiences of Ben Blowers, a Team Leader at The Smith Family, who has worked directly with families on our Learning for Life program over the past five years.
Addressing educational inequity through the national school reform agreement
Join Travers McLeod, Executive Director of Brotherhood of St Laurence, as he shares crucial insights on supporting students facing disadvantages in their education.
Understanding School Attendance: Challenges and Solutions
School attendance in Australia is a complex issue affecting many students and families. Dr Kirsten Hancock, The Smith Family’s National Manager, Research and Evaluation, breaks down the latest trends and challenges, emphasising the need for supportive, non-punitive measures.
The women of VIEW
VIEW has over 14,000 members in 300 clubs throughout Australia and is the largest community sponsor of over 1,700 students experiencing disadvantage on our Learning for Life program.
Digital Poverty: The New Frontier of Disadvantage
Ahead of Anti-Poverty Week, this conversation examines poverty in modern Australia and how digital poverty is hindering disadvantaged youth in education and employment.
Insights on our learning programs
Our learning programs provide timely and targeted educational support for young Australians experiencing the impact of poverty and disadvantage.
Equity in Education: Paving Pathways to University Success
Education is a transformative force, yet the path to higher education isn’t always easy. Professor Mark Scott AO, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Sydney, discusses the challenges and supports for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, and outlines initiatives in the tertiary sector to dismantle these barriers.
From School to Success: Completing Year 12 and Beyond
In this special episode of Conversations with The Smith Family, we feature highlights from our recent webinar, exploring how we can collectively support more young Australians to achieve success at school and beyond.
Showing 590 to 600 of approximately 1058 items