Five key things to help children in need get back to school in 2022
The Smith Family launches its 2022 Back to School Appeal, calling for extra support to help thousands of young Australians in need re-engage with their education in the wake of COVID-19.
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The cost of education in Australia: back to school appeal to address children’s education inequality
Now is a crucial time to make education better and fairer for all Australian school students
Explore crucial insights on the National School Reform Agreement (NSRA), focusing on literacy, numeracy, and digital skills. Learn about evidence-based programs, parental engagement, and transparent data use.
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.
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.
Nine in ten families surveyed worried they will struggle to afford school essentials
New data shows cost of living squeeze means families are struggling to afford schoolbooks, lunches and uniforms
The Smith Family, in partnership with Asahi Lifestyle Beverages, announces return of The Big Giveback to raise vital funds to support the education of young Australians experiencing disadvantage.
A crucial Christmas to make a difference: The Smith Family urges Australians to dig deep to help thousands of students experiencing poverty to catch up and keep up at school in 2021
The Smith Family is calling on Australians to band together this Christmas to ensure that thousands of students living in disadvantage can return to their learning in 2021
76,000 high school students to benefit from new funding to help them complete Year 12 and improve their career prospects
The Australian Government’s commitment of $38.2 million to support disadvantaged young people is an investment in future generations.