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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My first 500 Zoom calls

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/executive-team/my-first-500-zoom-calls

The new CEO of The Smith Family, Doug Taylor, reflects on his first three months in the job and how COVID has changed his approach to leadership. Read more...

Making moments that create careers

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/learning-for-life-staff/richards-story

Heidi's story

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/learning-for-life-staff/lfl-coordinator-heidi

Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - What is a Learning for Life Coordinator?

Sara loves putting your support into action

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/learning-for-life-staff/sara

Sara had no idea that volunteering at The Smith Family would change her life forever. Inspired by the chance to bring about real outcomes, Sara became one of our Learning for Life Coordinators. Now she’s on the ground helping students and connecting them to the learning programs you make possible.

Sally helps students in need to build aspirations

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/learning-for-life-staff/sally-helps-build-aspirations

Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Sally helps students in need to build aspirations

Hope went from avoiding school to wanting to teach

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

Being singled out for living in poverty had taken a toll on Hope’s confidence. And it had made her disengage from her schooling. See how Hope overcame this.

When COVID-19 struck, we acted fast to keep students supported

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/digital-learning-clubs

When schools were closed, so were our Learning Clubs. Yet students urgently needed ongoing help. So we acted quickly. See how we adapted our vital learning support to keep our students going.

Poverty and illness a tough juggling act for families

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

All single mum Carissa wanted was for her three children to have the same opportunities as other kids. Read how Smith Family Champions helped give them the opportunities they deserve.

Emily had no interest in school, until our learning programs

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

A traumatic home situation left Emily behind at school. See how taking part in our learning programs has helped her develop a love of school.

Learning Club taught Amber how to lead and help others

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

Not only has Learning Club helped Amber to do her best in class, but it has also opened her eyes to new possibilities for her future. Read how.

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