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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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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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Gift in Will: support children in need beyond your lifetime

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/donate/give/bequests/gift-in-will-stories

Read stories from families that left gifts in their wills and provided educational support to the children who need it most. Be inspired to leave your own legacy by giving a gift in your will to The Smith Family children’s charity.

Jon’s gift to keep helping

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/donate/give/bequests/jons-story

Jon knew leaving a gift in his Will to The Smith Family would create more possibilities for disadvantaged students and help them break the poverty cycle.

Volunteer with The Smith Family

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/get-involved/volunteer

Find out about jobs and careers with The Smith Family, and current available positions.

Learning Club

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/get-involved/volunteer/learning-club

Volunteer your time at a Learning Club to help students with homework, literacy and more. It’s a simple way to make a meaningful impact every week.

Volunteering in Victoria

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/get-involved/volunteer/vic

The Smith Family team in Melbourne and across Victoria welcomes applications to volunteer from all people who want to make a difference, regardless of education, background, or skill sets.

Fundraising ideas

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/get-involved/fundraising/ideas

Learn about fundraising & give back to the community with The Smith Family, supporting disadvantaged children create a better future.

Join The Dream Run today

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/get-involved/fundraising/events/the-dream-run

The Dream Run is a month-long fitness event that is challenging you to walk or run 25km, 50km or 100km in June. JOIN THE DREAM RUN TODAY!

Partnership Profile

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/get-involved/corporate-partnerships/universities/university-of-technology-sydney

Learn how University of Technology Sydney supports children in need. Partner with The Smith Family & support your community.

Partnership Profile

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/get-involved/corporate-partnerships/universities/qut-explore-uni-camp

Learn how QUT 'Explore Uni' camp supports children in need. Partner with The Smith Family & support your community.

Partnership Profile

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/get-involved/corporate-partnerships/universities/curtin-university-learning-clubs

Learn how Curtin university learning clubs supports children in need. Partner with The Smith Family & support your community.

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