There are still 4,532 Australian children who need extra learning support by this Christmas.

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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Thank you from The Smith Family CEO, Doug Taylor

Thanks to your generosity, 1,600 Australian children like Mila* will now have access to the refurbished laptops, technical assistance and digital skills training they’ll need to close the digital divide and have the opportunity to thrive in today’s school environment. Your generosity also means they’ll have the chance to prepare for future careers and navigate daily life with confidence.

Your generosity has taken the pressure off families like Mila’s, so that Kate no longer has to make impossible choices about where to put the family budget. With you by our side, we can continue supporting children like Mila, filling them with hope and aspirations.

Mila’s mum Kate has been in touch to say she’s already noticed a difference in her daughter. Kate’s watched Mila download her digital text books well in advance of her first Year 8 classes, excited to start learning. It’s amazing how quickly having access to these tools can motivate a child and change the course of their future.

With the cost-of-living crisis still affecting far too many families across the country, your support is tremendously appreciated.

Without you, none of what we do would be possible. I sincerely thank you for your kindness and generosity this year.

Doug Taylor
Chief Executive Officer
The Smith Family

*Names have been changed to protect the family’s privacy.