Help provide vital educational support to 11,705 Australian children 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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Child Sponsorship
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Sponsor an Australian child

How your support helps your sponsored child

*Important: From 1 January 2025, the cost of sponsoring a child will change from $55 to $58 per month. This supports families with the rising costs of school essentials and ensures students can continue to access the personalised support and tailored learning programs they need to make the most of their education.

Prefer to sponsor via post or phone call?

Download a sponsorship form or call our Supporter Care Team on 1800 633 622

Did you know?

You can sign up to sponsor a child through workplace giving with your salary in pre-tax dollars. Read more about our Workplace Giving Program here

Terms and conditions

1. The Smith Family takes seriously our responsibility to always provide safe environments for the children and young people participating in our programs and activities. We will always act with the best interests of children and young people as our primary consideration. By completing this form, you are committing to support Our Statement of Commitment to Safeguarding Children and Young People from Abuse and Neglect.
2. By completing this form, you are agreeing to sponsor an Australian child with a monthly donation. Sponsorship amounts may change over time and the amount debited from your nominated account will change accordingly. The Smith Family will provide at least 14 days notice of any changes to the sponsorship amount.
3.This sponsorship is combined with that of another sponsor's to provide full support for one student in need.
4. Your personal information will be collected, used and disclosed by The Smith Family in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Data Collection Statement. Our Privacy Policy also covers how to access, update and collect your personal information and what to do if you have questions or complaints.