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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 16,000 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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My Student Profile

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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!

My Smith Family for our Learning for Life families and students

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Use My Smith Family to update your personal information, upload your child’s documents, view upcoming payments and more.

Applications Indigenous Youth Leadership Program

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Applications Indigenous Youth Leadership Program - Scholarship Applications

Celebrating Sheila’s extraordinary gift

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/supporters/sheilas-story

Sheila Woodcock, from Newcastle in NSW, lived a simple life and rarely discussed money. Her friends were surprised to hear she left behind generous donations in her Will. Read more.

The Smith Family Pulse Survey 2024-25

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/research/reports/pulse-survey-2024-2025

Families hit hard by rising cost of living and increased school expenses, according to latest Pulse survey. Read the Full Survey Report 2024.

The Smith Family - 100 years social history

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/executive-team/100-years-social-history

The year of 2022 marks the milestone of one hundred years for The Smith Family. In our centenary year, we look back at what we’ve achieved for Australians living with financial disadvantage and look ahead toward our ongoing work with families and our community partners to improve educational outcomes for children in need.

Together we are helping disadvantaged students to achieve more. Each year we look forward to sharing with you our progress and the results of the work we do through our Annual Report.