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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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  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.
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  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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The Smith Family Pulse Survey 2025

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/research/reports/pulse-survey-2025

Cost-of-living continues to price young people out of education as families struggle to afford school essentials

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.

Community programs

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs/community

We partner with government, schools, families and other service providers to improve educational outcomes for children, supporting communities in need.

Financial programs

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs/financial

The Smith Family’s financial literacy programs such as Saver Plus, MoneyMinded and Money Talks help children and caregivers develop healthy, life-long financial literacy skills.

Our actions toward reconciliation

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

The Smith Family recognises our responsibility and role in working with others to create a fairer and more equitable society for all Australians.

Mirrabooka Communities for Children Facilitating Partner

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs/community/communities-for-children/mirrabooka

Learn how The Smith Family's Mirrabooka based programs are improving the lives of disadvantaged children.

Brimbank Communities for Children Facilitating Partner

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs/community/communities-for-children/brimbank

Learn how The Smith Family's Brimbank based programs are improving the lives of disadvantaged children.

Cause-related marketing

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/get-involved/corporate-partnerships/corporate-social-responsibility/cause-related-marketing

Explore impactful corporate partnerships and robust corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives at The Smith Family. Join us to tackle educational inequality and drive positive social change around Australia.

TK Maxx

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/get-involved/corporate-partnerships/corporate-social-responsibility/our-current-partners/tk-maxx

Cool Ridge

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