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Australian students participating in The Smith Family's Learning Club share a big thank you to our generous supporters!

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.

How Zac’s love of lizards became a love for learning

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

Student2student helped Zac build up his reading ability and his confidence

Year 8 students unleash their creativity

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/smarts-play

On a March morning, an eager group of Year 8 students gathered to start a learning adventure.

Ganima is sharing your gift with her family and community

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/lets-read-janeva

As a single mother of six, Ganima has tried to give her children all they need. Yet she didn’t know a lot about supporting a child’s learning in the early years. Then her youngest, Janeva, started showing a real interest in books. So Ganima was thrilled to take part in our Let’s Read program.

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.

Now there is nothing holding Tameka back

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/student2student-tameka-and-david

Tameka and David were separated by an unsafe home environment but have now found joy living together under their grandmother Bronwyn’s care.

Carrying on a tradition of giving and compassion

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/carrying-on-a-tradition-of-giving-and-compassion

The above was adapted from a speech delivered by CEO Doug Taylor at a Smith Family Centenary celebration with the Governor-General at Admiralty House. Doug Taylor is pictured with Learning for Life tertiary student, Priya.