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  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.
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  We support early years educators and community professionals in building foundational math skills in children under their care.
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  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.
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  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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Year 8 students unleash their creativity

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/smarts-play

On a March morning, an eager group of Year 8 students gathered to start a learning adventure.

Ganima is sharing your gift with her family and community

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/lets-read-janeva

As a single mother of six, Ganima has tried to give her children all they need. Yet she didn’t know a lot about supporting a child’s learning in the early years. Then her youngest, Janeva, started showing a real interest in books. So Ganima was thrilled to take part in our Let’s Read program.

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Visit the The Smith Family Media Centre to view our latest media releases, opinion pieces or contact our media team to learn more about our work.

Carrying on a tradition of giving and compassion

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/carrying-on-a-tradition-of-giving-and-compassion

The above was adapted from a speech delivered by CEO Doug Taylor at a Smith Family Centenary celebration with the Governor-General at Admiralty House. Doug Taylor is pictured with Learning for Life tertiary student, Priya.

Carrying on a Tradition of Giving and Compassion

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/giving-and-compassion

Discover the inspirational stories, enduring impact, and ongoing commitment to creating brighter futures for young Australians.

Meet Bobby

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/meet-bobby

Despite being just 27 years old, Bobby is already the head of his household. In early 2020, his father died of cancer, and just 10 months later Bobby lost his mother too. Before she died she made him the legal guardian of his three younger siblings under the age of 18.

Complaints

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/complaints

Find out how we manage complaints. Let us know if you are at all dissatisfied with any of the Smith Family services.

Capricorn Communities for Children Facilitating Partner

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs/community/communities-for-children/capricorn

Learn how The Smith Family's Capricorn based programs are improving the lives of disadvantaged children.

Saver Plus

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs/financial/saver-plus

Discover how programs designed by The Smith Family, like Saver Plus improves the lives of disadvantaged Australian children

Celebrating The Smith Family centenary

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/about-us/our-story/timeline

On Christmas eve 1922, five businessmen walked into a Sydney orphanage carrying armfuls of toys and sweets.

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