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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- 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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Education Bill omits non profits as key partner in improving educational outcomes

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2012/291112-education-bill-omits-non-profits-as-key-partner-in-improving-educational-outcomes

Read our media releases: Education Bill omits non profits as key partner in improving educational outcomes

The Smith Family launches Toy & Book Appeal calling for gifts to help Aussie kids in need share the joy of Christmas

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2012/191112-the-smith-family-launches-toy-and-book-appeal

Read our media releases: The Smith Family launches Toy & Book Appeal calling for gifts to help Aussie kids in need share the joy of Christmas

A passion found young

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

Hear from this student2student buddy who then became a Learning Club volunteer. Read more.

Ids doesn’t want students to miss out

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

For years, Ids has been supporting disadvantaged students as a sponsor. When he retired, he started volunteering to help deliver our learning programs. Read more!

Logan volunteers to close the gap for children in need

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

When children start school already behind, they may never catch up. Read more about how Logan volunteers to deliver two of our early learning programs.

These student updates will warm your heart

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/supporters/2019-student-profiles

It’s such a special thing for students to share updates with their sponsors. So we wanted to share a few of our favourites with you.

The Smith Family Challenge 2021

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/supporters/tsf-challenge-2021

Meet the brave band of supporters who survived an exhilarating 100km off-road adventure to help disadvantaged children get the most out of their education.

Thank you from our students!

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/supporters/2019-thank-you-students

Thank you for making 2019 an amazing year. Read on to hear more from our students.

Thank you from our CEO for making a huge impact this year!

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

It's been an amazing year thanks to your wonderful support. Read more.

Strangers cared about Paul’s future: now he’s giving that gift to others

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

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