The Smith Family Pulse Survey 2024-25
Families hit hard by rising cost of living and increased school expenses, according to latest Pulse survey. Read the Full Survey Report 2024.
Christmas activities
Christmas activities today with The Smith Family to deliver gifts to those in need.
Suzie Riddell appointed The Smith Family's Head of Evidence and Impact
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs
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
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
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.
Cost of living pressures continue to impact children's education
The latest annual Pulse Survey released by national children’s education charity The Smith Family, has revealed almost 60% of families who responded have struggled to afford essential school items for their children this year, with the majority attributing this to the rising cost of living and increased school expenses.
The Smith Family Pulse Survey 2025-26
The latest annual Pulse Survey released by national children’s education charity, The Smith Family.
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Tales of the One in Six
Watch ‘Tales of the One In Six', an animated web series based on the real stories of Australian children experiencing disadvantage.