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

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- 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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  Through child sponsorship, you will be matched to an Australian child in need, helping to support the cost of their school essentials.
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  Through your philanthropy, you can ensure that young Australians impacted by poverty get the education that all children deserve.
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  Your donation will help young Australians in need by providing access to our Learning for Life education support programs.
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  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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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.

Eddie Woo: Hope, potential & the power of a great teacher

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/executive-team/conversations/eddie-woo-hope-and-the-power-of-a-great-teacher

In this episode, we’re joined by Eddie Woo, the award-winning maths teacher who has reached millions through his YouTube channel, Wootube. Behind the online success is a teacher deeply committed to equity and meaningful learning. Eddie shares what keeps him in the classroom, the power of relationships, how to connect with disengaged students and the small moments that can change a life.

Customer Service and Administration Support (Virtual) QLD, 25-26QLDVICSAS

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Empowering families, together

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

Subscribe to Your Support, Real Impact

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Experience real life results, meet children on our programs and discover more Smith Family stories – subscribe to ‘Your Support, Real Impact’.

Lee believes her students are capable of anything

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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.

Celebrating Sheila’s extraordinary gift

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Sheila Woodcock, from Newcastle in NSW, lived a simple life and rarely discussed money. Her friends were surprised to hear she left behind generous donations in her Will. Read more.

Watch our volunteers spread joy

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/christmas-2019-thank-you

For Christmas 2019, we delivered over 26,000 toy and book packs to our families, bringing joy to children in need. Read more.

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Bobby learnt the importance of education from his parents

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

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