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Steven and The Tightrope Walk

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/tales-of-the-one-in-six/steven

Watch Steven's Smith Family web series episode, which aims to raise awareness on the effects of financial hardship.

Jess and The Mighty Journey

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/tales-of-the-one-in-six/jess

Watch Jess' Smith Family web series episode, which aims to raise awareness on the effects of financial hardship.

Alice and The Giant Emptiness

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/tales-of-the-one-in-six/alice

Watch Alice's Smith Family web series episode, which aims to raise awareness on the effects of financial hardship.

SmArts

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs/arts/smarts

Learn about the impact of SmArts. Give back today & help The Smith Family improve the lives of children in need.

Australian's urged to help disadvantaged children achieve at school

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2016/170516-winter-appeal

Read our media releases: Australian's urged to help disadvantaged children achieve at school

Urgent funding needed for education support programs to help disadvantaged children stay at school

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/urgent-funding-needed-for-education-support-programs-to-help-disadvantaged-children-stay-at-school

The Smith Family launches Winter Appeal to raise $4.1m for Australian children in need by 30 June.

New Gonski report: Welcome focus on parental engagement and building evidence base to improve student outcomes

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/new-gonski-report-welcome-focus-on-parental-engagement-and-building-evidence-base

The Smith Family, Australia’s largest children’s education charity, welcomes the focus on parental engagement and the fast-tracking of a national Unique Student Identifier.

The Conversation: Low attendance in Year 7 may mean you are less likely to finish school

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/low-attendance-in-year-7-may-mean-you-are-less-likely-to-finish-school

A study of more than 30,000 students has confirmed the link between improving school attendance rates in Year 7 and the likelihood of completing high school.

Smith Family report finds new evidence to help children at risk of leaving school early

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/smith-family-report-finds-new-evidence-to-help-children-at-risk-of-leaving-school-early

Groundbreaking research by children’s education charity The Smith Family has shown school attendance rates in Year 7 can predict students at risk of not completing Year 12.

The Conversation: one in five NSW high school kids suffers 'severe' deprivation of life's essentials

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/one-in-five-nsw-high-school-kids-suffers-severe-deprivation-of-lifes-essentials

It's tough for any high school student these days. Social media, the uncertainties of adolescence, trying to fit in - trying to figure out who you are.