Annabel’s enchanting story of support
Tasmanian students explore global career paths during digital work experience
Read about how students from Northern Tasmania had the opportunity to explore global career paths during digital work experience
Pathways Engagement and Transitions: How young people experiencing disadvantage navigate the first three years after leaving school
This fifth report in the Pathways, Engagement and Transitions (PET) series sheds light on the destinations and dynamic experiences of young people experiencing disadvantage in their first three years after leaving Year 12. It also identifies the factors that have helped or hindered young people’s successful navigation of work and study post-school.
Work Inspiration
Discover how our Work Inspiration programs like work inspiration improves the lives of disadvantaged Australian children.
Our people
Learn about the impact of our people. Give back today and help The Smith Family improve the lives of children in need.
Growing Careers Project
The Growing Careers Project supports disadvantaged youth by connecting them to The Smith Family's career programs to improve skills and future opportunities.
Digital learning essentials
Digital inequality is the new frontier of disadvantage. Help provide laptops, internet, tech support, and digital skills for Australian children living with poverty. Donate now.
Ganima is sharing your gift with her family and community
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.
George Williams: When the Cost of University Is Poverty
Distinguished Professor and Vice-Chancellor George Williams AO joins us to talk about the financial pressures forcing too many university students to skip meals and sleep in cars.
Increasing necessity of digital devices and AI skills threatens to expand the digital divide and leave more students behind
National education charity The Smith Family is highlighting the urgent need for more to be done in addressing the digital divide this Anti-Poverty Week [12 -18 October].