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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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- Ways to fundraise
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- 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.
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  Participate in events and activities that support young Australians experiencing disadvantage.
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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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Digital access opened up "a whole new world" for Learning for Life student Saphirra

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

Aaron and Kyle are like different kids now

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/aaron-kyle-and-belindas-story

Aaron used to feel sad and nervous at school. His older brother, Kyle, felt frustrated. It wasn’t because they didn’t like school.

Jared's story

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Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Jared's story

Thank you for helping Jaye scale the digital divide

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When Taleah’s dad had a stroke five years ago, everything changed for the family

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Experience real life results & discover more Smith Family stories - When Taleah’s dad had a stroke five years ago, everything changed for the family

Learning Club helps Jacinta with maths

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Lockie’s behaviour has improved since Learning Club

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/learning-club-lockie

It’s hard for a child to go to school and feel they can’t follow what is on the board. Lockie tried his hardest, but he couldn’t keep up. Eventually the frustration made him lose focus and he became disruptive in class. So Lockie joined one of our Learning Clubs and now his confidence is sky-high and he has a new outlook at school.

Lee almost gave up on her education

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/learning-club-lee

Safeer is beating language barriers through Learning Club

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/learning-club-safeer

Changing schools is a big deal for any child. Safeer was only eight years old when he did this in a new country with a different language. He suddenly found himself behind at school.

The joy of colouring

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/learning-club-teliea

Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - The joy of colouring

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