2,227 children urgently need support before they head back to school.

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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  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.
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  We aim to provide a working environment where staff and volunteers have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
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  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.
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  Ensure that future generations of Australian children have the support they need to make the most of their education.
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  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 our Strategic Advisor

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/executive-team/conversations/meet-our-strategic-advisor

Peter Stumbles has had a ten year relationship with The Smith Family, not only as an individual supporter but also via his role as managing partner of Bain & Company. Read more...

Building a better education system

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/executive-team/conversations/building-a-better-education-system

Gain insights into the imperative changes needed for the upcoming National School Reform Agreement.

Driving Social Change: Perspectives from Parliament

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/executive-team/conversations/perspectives-from-parliament

Inequality in Australia has grown and social connection is on the decline. How can governments and charities work together to support young people and strengthen our communities for a better future? The Honourable Dr Andrew Leigh MP, Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities, Treasury and Employment addresses education reform, the future of volunteering, philanthropic giving and more in this wide-ranging discussion.

Creating Lasting Impact: The Power of Philanthropy

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/executive-team/conversations/creating-lasting-impact-the-power-of-philanthropy

Philanthropy has been a mainstay of The Smith Family's history, helping to transform the lives of thousands of young Australians through education. In this conversation, we welcome Shamal Dass, a renowned expert in philanthropy and social impact, to explore the world of philanthropic giving and how people can make a meaningful difference in their communities.

Steve Biddulph: What children really need to thrive

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/executive-team/conversations/what-children-really-need-to-thrive

In this episode, we're joined by family psychologist Steve Biddulph AM, one of the world’s best-known parenting educators and authors. He shares insights on the importance of role models in a child’s development and education journey, and how small moments of connection can have a lifelong impact. Steve also reflects on the pressures he sees children facing today, and how parents and educators can support them.

David Gonski: Funding and fairness in Australian education

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/executive-team/conversations/david-gonski-funding-and-fairness-in-australian-education

In this episode, we speak with business leader, philanthropist and education advocate David Gonski AC about the recent developments in Australian education reform and what’s needed to ensure every child – no matter their background – has the opportunity to succeed.

The true cost of creating impact

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/executive-team/conversations/the-true-cost-of-creating-impact

In this episode, we discuss Pay What It Takes, an initiative within the not-for-profit sector to address misconceptions around admin costs and why these shouldn’t be seen as a measure of a ‘good’ or 'bad' charity. Doug speaks with two of the co-founders of the campaign, Jo Taylor and Lisa Allan.

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Effective January 2020 The Smith Family no longer operate in clothing recycling and will be unable to receive clothing donations.

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Thank you for contacting us here at The Smith family. We are delighted to have your support.

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