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Effective January 2020 The Smith Family no longer operate in clothing recycling and will be unable to receive clothing donations.
Why work for us
Here at The Smith Family we have an Employment Promise we make to all our team members. This is what our team members say they gain from working with us and what they say they give back to our organisation.
student2student improves Sam's reading
Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Student2student improves Sam's reading
Investing in the Early Years
Our evidence-based programs targeting early years literacy and numeracy are designed to support parents, and early childhood educators, to gain the skills and confidence to help young children to dream big and be ready to start school.
Building a better education system
Gain insights into the imperative changes needed for the upcoming National School Reform Agreement.
Creating Lasting Impact: The Power of Philanthropy
Philanthropy has been a mainstay of The Smith Family's history, helping to transform the lives of thousands of young Australians through education. In this conversation, we welcome Shamal Dass, a renowned expert in philanthropy and social impact, to explore the world of philanthropic giving and how people can make a meaningful difference in their communities.
Steve Biddulph: What children really need to thrive
In this episode, we're joined by family psychologist Steve Biddulph AM, one of the world’s best-known parenting educators and authors. He shares insights on the importance of role models in a child’s development and education journey, and how small moments of connection can have a lifelong impact. Steve also reflects on the pressures he sees children facing today, and how parents and educators can support them.
Insights on our learning programs
Our learning programs provide timely and targeted educational support for young Australians experiencing the impact of poverty and disadvantage.
Hand in hand: Building strong family partnerships
In this episode, we discuss the importance of building trusted partnerships with families to support their child’s education. The conversation draws on the experiences of Ben Blowers, a Team Leader at The Smith Family, who has worked directly with families on our Learning for Life program over the past five years.