Right now, 458 children are urgently waiting for sponsors.

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.
- 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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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.

The future’s looking bright

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/art-writing-2022

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

Adam and Kelly's sponsors gave them a fair go when they needed it most

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/adam-and-kellys-story

Adam and Kelly are now confidently taking on challenges with their sponsors' support

Celebrating graduation

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/celebrating-graduation-2015

Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Celebrating graduation

Bailey's high hopes for his future

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Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Bailey's high hopes for his future

Your support has given Teliea powerful new learning experiences

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

As she’s gearing up to start Year 9, Teliea is coming into her own. She loves to express herself through creativity and has ambitions of becoming a lawyer. Teliea’s grandmother, Karen, is raising Teliea and her three siblings by herself.

Crystal establishes a clear vision for her future

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/crystals-future

Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Crystal establishes a clear vision for her future

Now homework is fun for Felicity and Brody

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/felicity-brody-and-priscillas-story

Single mum Priscilla finished school in Year 10. Her parents left even earlier. So Priscilla wanted her children, Felicity and Brody, to go further with their education.