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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
  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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Leading with Heart: Lucy and the Spirit of Volunteering

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/lucys-story

Volunteer Spotlight! Meet Christine

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/christines-volunteer-story

Christine shares what volunteering means to her

Elders keep students engaged through culture

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/elders-in-school

Good things often happen when learning environments include diverse perspectives and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Barriers break down as children learn more about themselves and each other. Students become more engaged, not just with culture, but also with their peers and schoolwork. One of our partner schools in the Northern Territory is experiencing those benefits since implementing The Smith Family’s Elders in School program.

The perfect fit for Natalie was in her VIEW

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/natalies-story

Read how mum-of-two Natalie discovered her local VIEW Club offered joy, connection, and a chance to help disadvantaged students get more from education.

Jackie helps students choose the right pathway

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/jackies-story

When a student has overcome so much just to stay in school, helping them plan their career and study pathway is deeply satisfying for iTrack mentor Jackie. Read more.

Thank you to our Christmas volunteers

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/thank-you-to-vols

Thank you to our Christmas volunteers for volunteering with The Smith Family and helping disadvantaged children have a better future.

Generous volunteers make Christmas special

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/christmas-2018-thank-you

Thanks to over 2000 generous volunteers, last year we were able to deliver toys and books to 20,000 children before Christmas Day.

Anita's volunteer work helps students in need

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/anitas-story

Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Anita loves that her volunteer work helps students in need

Thank you for a great Christmas

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/christmas-2017-thank-you

Thank you for being part of the christmas 2017 appeal, at the end of 2017, 100,000 toys and books for 20,000 children were packed into cars and delivered right across Australia and all in one christmas day.

Margaret volunteers for over 20 years

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/margarets-story

Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Margaret volunteers for over 20 years

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