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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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  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.
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  We aim to provide a working environment where staff and volunteers have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
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  Learn about VIEW, a leading women’s volunteer organisation and support network with over 13,000 members, across Australia.
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- 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.
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  Ensure that future generations of Australian children have the support they need to make the most of their education.
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  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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Mathias gives students the support they need

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/learning-for-life-staff/mathias-gives-students-the-support-they-need

Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Mathias gives students the support they need

Sean’s children are getting opportunities he missed out on

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

Like most fathers, Sean wants his children to have opportunities in life. It’s something he never had. Read more about his children.

Anastacia: “You are part of my success”

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

Find out how Anastacia's sponsor was able to help her during a bleak time.

Sisters are reading it for themselves

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

Read how these sisters went from hating reading to loving it.

Amar received the best welcome gift possible

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

With help from Smith Family supporters, Amar achieved his dream of a double degree and is excited about his future.

Keeping the Dreamtime alive, one symbol at a time

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/learning-club-indigenous-symbols

These students are learning about the Indigenous heritage at Learning Club. Read more.

The world is at Zoey's fingertips

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/world-is-at-zoeys-fingertips

Students embrace their Aboriginal heritage

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

SmArts is designed to provide students in Years 9 to 11 who are interested in creative arts with links to art organisations and relevant career information. These students worked with Bangarra Dance Theatre – and there was a big surprise for one young performer.

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

See how your gift helps

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/what-your-gift-can-do

After we receive your generous gift, we look to see how we can most efficiently maximise your support. Have you ever wondered how your gift helps?

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