Ampol

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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The Ampol Foundation, in partnership with The Smith Family, is powering better journeys for Australian students experiencing disadvantage by providing educational support.

Like The Smith Family, Ampol has a long history of serving the Australian community, and takes seriously its responsibilities as a major Australian corporate.

The focus of the Ampol Foundation is guided by two pillars: youth education and community safety. Their support of The Smith Family demonstrates an ongoing commitment to the education of Australian youth in need.

Ampol partners with The Smith Family to support the education of 320 secondary students from disadvantaged backgrounds through our core Learning for Life program.

Learning for Life provides long-term educational support for young Australians experiencing poverty, giving them the extra tools and resources they need to stay engaged in school, and go on to further study or work.

In 2024, Ampol once again raised funds at selected Ampol Foodary stores to support our Learning for Life program and two other charity partners. Over the course of two campaigns, Ampol and their customers raised over $232,000 for The Smith Family, enough to support 333 students on Learning for Life for a whole year.

Ampol is also proud to be powering the future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children by supporting The Smith Family; more than 16,000 students on our Learning for Life program identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Together, we are powering better futures for young Australians in need.

You can find out more about the Ampol Foundation here.

Interested in a tailored partnership built on shared value? Get in touch about a corporate partnership with The Smith Family today.