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  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.
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  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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  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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2024 NAPLAN results show there is no time to wait for urgent education reforms

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2024/2024-naplan-results

Today's NAPLAN results reveal that nearly one in 10 students require additional support to meet minimum literacy and numeracy standards, with that number rising to approximately one in three for students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Brooke Boney and Wendy Harmer join Sarah Harris in advocating for Australian students in need.

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2022/brooke-boney-and-wendy-harmer-join-sarah-harris-in-advocating-for-australian-students-in-need

The stars join The Smith Family as the charity celebrates 100 years.

New survey finds rising living costs adding to educational challengers for children

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2022/rising-living-costs-adds-to-educational-challenges

A national survey of almost 2,000 parents and carers has revealed the extent of the fallout from cost-of-living increases on children’s education.

Online home tutoring program shows promising results for struggling students online

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2021/online-home-tutoring-program-shows-promising-results

An online tutoring pilot program developed by children’s education charity, The Smith Family, has achieved strong results for school students struggling with literacy and numeracy.

Educational program delivering strong outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2016/270516-program-delivering-strong-outcomes-for-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-students

Read our media releases: Educational program delivering strong outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

Targeted educational support needed for children falling behind

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2016/220315-targeted-educational-support-needed

Read our media releases: Targeted educational support needed for children falling behind

Opinion: What's next for school leavers who don't go to uni?

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2016/200116-support-youth-at-crucial-stages

Read our media releases: Opinion: What's next for school leavers who don't go to uni?

All some kids want for Christmas is a better new year

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2017/291117-all-some-kids-want-for-christmas-is-a-better-new-year

The COVID-19 pandemic – 9 months on: The Smith Family uncovers compounding challenges for families living in disadvantage

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2020/the-covid-19-pandemic-9-months-on

Children’s education charity, The Smith Family, is highlighting significant ongoing concerns around the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students and families experiencing disadvantage, as the nation builds towards recovery.

Learning Clubs NSW

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/get-involved/volunteer/nsw/learning-club-nsw

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