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
  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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Justin is using personal experience to help others

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

Starting Year 10 can be nerve-wracking. Suddenly a student is supposed to know what they want to do with their life. Justin remembers it well. Read more.

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

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

Suzie loves seeing students’ confidence grow

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

Together with her local VIEW Club members, Suzie had been sponsoring disadvantaged children for many years. Read more.

Kathy volunteers to show kids in need that others care

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

One person really can make a difference. And last year, 8,323 individuals had a huge impact as Smith Family volunteers. Kathy was one of them. She began donating to help disadvantaged students as soon as she finished uni.

Kathy and Ruth’s Story

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/kathy-and-ruths-story

When volunteers Kathy and Ruth walked into our Learning Club four years ago, it was to help out as a one-off. But as soon as they met the great group of children, they were all in.

Volunteers like Ann empower children to believe in themselves

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

Our volunteers make such an enormous difference! Each year, over 8,000 volunteers help us deliver our education support to children and families in need. Read more.

Marg thinks volunteering is an extraordinary experience

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

As a Corporate Responsibility Manager, Marg knows the importance of giving back. When she learned that she could volunteer to help disadvantaged students in Years 9 to 11 by becoming a mentor, she jumped at the chance. That was four years ago. And seeing the positive shifts in students keeps Marg coming back.

Volunteers like Jenny make a lasting impact

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

Volunteers like Jenny create life-long change. See how Jenny’s contributions have been recognised in big ways - and have lasting impacts on our students.

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