Our learning support and mentoring programs in 90 Australian communities directly help children in need achieve their goals through education.
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Our Programs
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Literacy programs Providing resources and support to help children living with disadvantage achieve the required reading standard.
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Technology programs Providing children and young people living with disadvantage with the critical skills, access, and equipment they need.
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Numeracy programs We support early years educators and community professionals in developing the maths skills of the children in their care so that they can establish the necessary foundation skills.
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Learning for Life Providing holistic, long-term support for disadvantaged young Australians throughout their education.
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Mentoring programs Mentoring programs for students living with disadvantage that provide the encouragement they need to build aspirations for their future.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs Our work in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities aims to keep children, families, and communities engaged in learning by providing positive educational experiences, opportunities to develop life skills, and access to role models. By collaborating with communities, schools, and government, we strive to be culturally responsive, effective, and holistic.
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Literacy programs
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Get Involved
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Ways to Fundraise Learn about fundraising and give back to the community with The Smith Family.
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Volunteer with us Share your skills to help Australian children in need transform their lives through education.
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Partnerships Learn how your organisation can partner with The Smith Family and help build a better future for Australian children in need.
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Careers We aim to provide a working environment where staff and volunteers have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
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Events Participate in events and activities that support young Australians experiencing disadvantage.
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VIEW Clubs of Australia Learn about VIEW, a leading women’s volunteer organisation and support network with over 16,000 members, across Australia.
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Ways to Fundraise
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Ways to Give
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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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A gift in your Will Ensure that future generations of Australian children have the support they need to make the most of their education.
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Monthly donation Become a monthly donor and provide continual support throughout all stages of a child’s education.
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Philanthropic Giving Through your philanthropy, you can ensure that young Australians impacted by poverty get the education that all children deserve.
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Single Donation Your donation will help young Australians in need by providing access to our Learning for Life education support programs.
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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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