8,321 children need extra learning support this Christmas.

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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Claire's story

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

Discover real-life impact, meet children benefiting from our programs, and explore inspiring stories from The Smith Family—like Claire’s journey.

Empowering families, together

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/learning-for-life-staff/carolines-story

Learning for Life Coordinator Caroline never knows what each day will bring.

Your sponsorship is helping Terri pay it forward

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/learning-for-life-staff/terris-story-hidden

Terri recalls how the Learning for Life program eased her family’s financial stress while she was a student. Now, as she gives back, she’s inspired by how this program continues to empower children to achieve success.

Tales of the One in Six

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/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.

Lee believes her students are capable of anything

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/supporters/lee-sibirs-story

After arriving in Australia, Tiba faced difficulties at school, but thanks to the support from our caring donors, her life has been transformed. Today, she confidently pursues a bright future, free from fear or doubt.

Media centre releases

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases

Read our media statements to learn about the important advocacy work we do, and the programs we provide for children and young people living in poverty.

A Learning Club with a difference

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/alanas-story

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.

Claire's story

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/student2student-claire

Discover real-life stories from children in our programs and learn how The Smith Family is making a difference. Read Claire’s inspiring journey today.

Declan gave books a second chance and found joy in the pages

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/declans-story-hidden

Declan rediscovered his love for reading and found happiness within the stories he explored.

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