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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
  Providing holistic, long-term support for disadvantaged young Australians throughout their education.
- 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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Get Involved
- Ways to fundraise
  Learn about fundraising and give back to the community with The Smith Family.
- Volunteer with us
  Share your skills to help Australian children in need transform their lives through education.
- Partnerships
  Learn how your organisation can partner with The Smith Family and help build a better future for Australian children in need.
- Careers
  We aim to provide a working environment where staff and volunteers have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
- Events
  Participate in events and activities that support young Australians experiencing disadvantage.
- VIEW clubs of Australia
  Learn about VIEW, a leading women’s volunteer organisation and support network with over 16,000 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.
- A gift in your will
  Ensure that future generations of Australian children have the support they need to make the most of their education.
- Monthly donation
  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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Contact us

General enquiries

1300 326 459
tsfmktg@thesmithfamily.com.au
GPO Box 5348, Sydney NSW 2001.

Learning for Life current families

Are you a current family on our Learning for Life program and have a question?

To contact us:

Phone the Learning for Life Contact Centre on 1800 280 223 9.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. If outside of these hours, please leave a message and we'll get back to you within two business days or email scholarshipsupport@thesmithfamily.com.au

Sponsorship and donations

Our team is available to help you Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm AEST.

Outside of these hours you can leave a message and we will get back to you on the next business day.

Donations 1800 024 069

supportercare@thesmithfamily.com.au

Sponsorships 1800 633 622

sponsorship@thesmithfamily.com.au

Workplace giving 02 9085 4961

workplacegiving@thesmithfamily.com.au

Philanthropy and Gifts in Wills

Our team is available to help you Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm AEST. Outside of these hours you can leave a message and we will get back to you on the next business day.

Gifts in Wills 02 9085 7118

gifts-in-wills@thesmithfamily.com.au

Major Gifts 02 9085 7164

philanthropy@thesmithfamily.com.au

Volunteering

Volunteer recruitment happens at various times of the year. Find current opportunities to volunteer with us here. Outside of these times you can speak to one of our friendly Volunteering team members on 1300 397 730 or volunteer@thesmithfamily.com.au.