The Smith Family in the news
As Australia’s largest children’s education charity, we’re often featured in the media. You can find out more about how we support young people, and our positions on issues affecting the students we support.
Research and evaluation
Learn about the importance of research and evaluation. Give back today & help The Smith Family improve the lives of children in need.
Community attitudes survey 2024
Latest survey highlights impact of child poverty on education and shows overwhelming support to address it as a national priority
community attitudes survey 2023
A new survey of community attitudes commissioned by The Smith Family shows that an overwhelming majority of people think that cost of living increases have made it harder for students experiencing poverty to make the most of their education. And more than 80% want tackling poverty among children and young people to be a top priority for the country.
Meet the students taking part in our programs
Experience real life results and discover more Smith Family stories – meet children on our programs
Our learning programs
Our literacy and learning programs provide emotional and financial support to help disadvantaged children and young people remain engaged in their education.
School Business Community Partnership Brokers
Learn how The Smith Family's community partnership brokers are improving the lives of disadvantaged children.
Our history
Learn about the impact of our history. Give back today & help The Smith Family improve the lives of children in need.
Opinion: Strengthening early numeracy learning
Read our media releases: Opinion: Strengthening early numeracy learning
2,500 child sponsors needed across Australia by March end
Read our media releases: 2,500 child sponsors needed across Australia by March end