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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
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- 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.
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  Participate in events and activities that support young Australians experiencing disadvantage.
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  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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iTrack

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs/previous/itrack

Discover how Smith Family programs like iTrack improves the lives of disadvantaged Australian children.

Breakfast with a mentor

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs/previous/breakfast-with-a-mentor

Breakfast with a Mentor - Donate today and help The Smith Family make a difference in indigenous communities.

Teddy's Story

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/executive-team/conversations/teddys-story

Teddy is a proud Kamilaroi woman who wants to be a high school teacher out of respect and gratitude for her own teachers. Read More

Jessie King: Empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/executive-team/conversations/empowering-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-students

Explore inspiring conversations with leaders like Jesse King, advocating for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Learn about redefining educational success, valuing cultural differences, and applying Indigenous Knowledge in STEM for a brighter future.

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.

Volunteering in Victoria

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/get-involved/volunteer/vic

The Smith Family team in Melbourne and across Victoria welcomes applications to volunteer from all people who want to make a difference, regardless of education, background, or skill sets.

Suzie Riddell appointed The Smith Family's Head of Evidence and Impact

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2025/suzie-riddell-appointed-the-smith-familys-head-of-evidence-and-impact

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander

By almost all socio-economic indicators, Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the most disadvantaged group in the country.

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

Community attitudes survey 2023

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/community-attitudes-survey-2023

A new survey of community attitudes commissioned by The Smith Family shows that an overwhelming majority of people think that cost of living increases have made it harder for students experiencing poverty to make the most of their education. And more than 80% want tackling poverty among children and young people to be a top priority for the country.

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