2,227 children urgently need support before they head back to school.

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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Get Involved
- 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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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

The Smith Family Pulse Survey 2025-26

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/research/reports/pulse-survey-2025-26

The latest annual Pulse Survey released by national children’s education charity, The Smith Family.

The Smith Family in the news

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/in-the-news

As Australia’s largest children’s education charity, we’re often featured in the media. You can find out more about how we support young people, and our positions on issues affecting the students we support.

This partnership helps provide children with learning essentials and opportunities. See how Hungry Jack’s is supporting educational equality.

Toy and book appeal

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/donate/give/toy-and-book-appeal

The Toy & Book Appeal is your opportunity to help bring a smile to a child's face this Christmas.

Give monthly

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/donate/give/monthly/chance

Help change the story of young Australians. Join our monthly donor community to provide vital learning support and change their future. Donate today.

Manage my scholarship

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/my-smith-family/manage-my-scholarship

You can manage your privacy consent, review and update your Learning for Life partnership agreement, and update your concession card details if you need to. keeping your information up to date ensures that you and your family receive all available support.