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Survey shows nine out of ten families worried they won't be able to afford back to school essentials
Cost of living pressures continue to impact children's education
The latest annual Pulse Survey released by national children’s education charity The Smith Family, has revealed almost 60% of families who responded have struggled to afford essential school items for their children this year, with the majority attributing this to the rising cost of living and increased school expenses.
The Smith Family celebrates the unique contributions and diversity of its volunteers this National Volunteer Week
Celebrate National Volunteer Week with The Smith Family! Join us in honoring the remarkable contributions of our volunteers, whose dedication fuels our mission to support disadvantaged youth and expand our impact on education.
2024 NAPLAN results show there is no time to wait for urgent education reforms
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.
The Smith Family launches new five year strategy
The Smith Family has today launched an ambitious new five-year strategy with a goal to make a bigger difference to the lives of the children and families it supports.
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
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.
New study gives young people a voice on what they need to succeed post-school
A new and ongoing study by The Smith Family is providing direct insights from hundreds of young people experiencing disadvantage on their post-school pathways
New survey: One in two Australians see poverty affecting children and families in their community
More than half of Australians report seeing children and families affected by poverty in their local area, according to a new survey commissioned by children’s education charity The Smith Family.
Online home tutoring program shows promising results for struggling students online
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.
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