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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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Zac’s reconnecting with reading

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/zac-and-sandras-story

Thanks to your support, Zac now has what he needs to thrive at school.

Lilly’s set on a caring career

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/lillys-story

Your support helps to make sure nothing stands in Lilly's way of achieving her dream.

Empowered and impassioned by education

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/liams-story

Liam was touched by the support he received from his sponsor

Margaret’s caring for five promising futures

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Angel's confidence is growing with the support of her sponsor

Marine biologist or Olympian? Charlize is thrilled by the options unfolding with her sponsor’s help!

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/charlizes-story

Charmaine appreciates the ‘unsung heroes’ helping her daughters

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/charmaines-story

Nathan used his mentor’s advice to spark his academic goals

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/nathans-story

Throughout high school, Nathan was a star student. Yet he wasn’t sure where that could take him after graduation. Read how Smith Family support helped him reach his goals.

Two brothers, two personal tales of triumph

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/kiaras-story

When Kiara’s sons Aidenand Bailey were in primary school, life was desperately hard. She wanted badly for her boys to succeed with their education. Read more.

One person can change a child’s whole future

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/how-sponsorship-works

Breaking the cycle of disadvantage takes wrap-around support. That’s why our sponsorship program helps disadvantaged students in three powerful ways. Find out why it’s so effective.

Chances to explore music in school shaped Felicity’s career

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Meet our sponsored students. Felicity has always been passionate about music. Yet due to her family's circumstances, she couldn't explore it. Receiving sponsorship helped change this.

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