8,321 children need extra learning support this Christmas.

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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Meet Bobby

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/meet-bobby

Despite being just 27 years old, Bobby is already the head of his household. In early 2020, his father died of cancer, and just 10 months later Bobby lost his mother too. Before she died she made him the legal guardian of his three younger siblings under the age of 18.

Elizabeth and Deng's story

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/elizabeths-story

See real impact in action, meet children benefiting from our programs, and explore inspiring Smith Family stories — like Elizabeth’s journey to a brighter future.

Hungry Jack's

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/get-involved/corporate-partnerships/corporate-social-responsibility/our-current-partners/hungry-jacks

This partnership helps provide children with learning essentials and opportunities. See how Hungry Jack’s is supporting educational equality.

Donate to The Smith Family

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Give children the chance to succeed at school and beyond. Your support provides learning essentials and long-term educational support.

Toy and book appeal

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The Toy & Book Appeal is your opportunity to help bring a smile to a child's face this Christmas.

Donate to The Smith Family

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Make a tax-deductible donation to help a disadvantaged Australian child succeed. Your gift provides urgent school supplies, tutoring, and mentoring.

Philanthropic donations and giving

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Join The Smith Family in shaping brighter futures through philanthropic donations. Your support can help transform the lives of young Australians and empower communities. Donate now!

Let's Count: building early numeracy skills

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs/numeracy/lets-count

Children who start behind in maths often stay behind. The Smith Family Let’s Count program helps children build strong foundations in numeracy and prepare them for future learning.

Communication Preferences

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Teddy's Story

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/executive-team/conversations/teddys-story

Teddy is a proud Kamilaroi woman who wants to be a high school teacher out of respect and gratitude for her own teachers. Read More

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