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- 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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  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.
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  We aim to provide a working environment where staff and volunteers have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
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  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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Ten-year-old Dylan loves being part of Learning Club.

Supporters like you are giving the powerful gift of reading

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

Learn about how reading has helped Jamal!

Dylan's persistance is paying off

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/dylans-story-hidden-rg

10-year-old Dylan loves being part of Learning Club

“My iTrack mentor gave me the advice I needed.” – Lachlan

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

Lachlan grew up missing out. By Year 10, Lachlan had a clear career goal but lacked the self-belief and guidance to pursue it. Read more.

An inspiring glimpse into the creative world of students

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/inspiring-glimpse-into-smarts

An inspiring glimpse into the creative world of students. looking at The Smith Family's SmArts program

A message from our Ambassador Sarah Harris

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/a-message-from-our-ambassador-sarah-harris

Journalist and media presenter, Sarah Harris, is a passionate supporter of our work to change the lives of children in need by making sure they have everything they need to succeed in their learning and reach their full potential.

What happened when this intern emailed the Macquarie CEO for advice

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/what-happened-when-this-intern-emailed-the-macquarie-ceo-for-advice

As a 19-year-old intern at Macquarie Group, Miki Cvijetic wanted advice on how to get into investment banking but wasn’t sure who to ask – so he emailed the then-chief executive, Nicholas Moore.

The Smith Family helped Tyrell Sloan break the cycle

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

Sponsorship and The Smith Family's student2student program played a big part in keeping Tyrell at school. Along with the support of an amazing teacher and his dedicated Nan, Tyrell went on to forge a professional rugby league career.