Right now, 458 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
  Learn about fundraising and give back to the community with The Smith Family.
- Volunteer with us
  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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See how a little encouragement goes a long way

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/supporters/words-of-encouragement

Time and again students tell us how much it means to know that someone they’ve never met believes in them. For many, it’s the extra motivation they need to overcome the obstacles they face.

Youth unemployment in Australia

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Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Youth unemployment in Australia

student updates that will make you smile

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We thought we would share some of our favourites from this year. We hope you enjoy reading them as much as we did!

A special message from the students you helped

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/supporters/end-of-year-thank-you-2016

For thousands of disadvantaged Australian children, it’s been a year of growth and discovery. They’ve caught up at school and achieved more than they ever thought possible

A sponsor helped David and now he’s a Champion

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Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - A sponsor helped David and now he’s a Champion

Jon’s gift to keep helping

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Meet some supporters

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Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Meet some supporters

Annabel’s enchanting story of support

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

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.

Lee believes her students are capable of anything

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

After arriving in Australia, Tiba faced difficulties at school, but thanks to the support from our caring donors, her life has been transformed. Today, she confidently pursues a bright future, free from fear or doubt.

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