Colgate | Our Current Partner

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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Colgate-Palmolive

We are incredibly proud to recognise Colgate-Palmolive as The Smith Family’s longest-running corporate partner, supporting us since 1992. They were also the very first corporate partner to invest in our core educational support program, Learning for Life, from its inception.

Learning for Life provides long-term support for the education of young Australians from disadvantaged backgrounds in three ways. We provide financial support for school essentials, like uniforms and books. We provide access to additional learning programs before and after school – tailored to each child’s individual needs. Our Learning for Life students also have a dedicated Family Partnerships Coordinator who helps them attend school, remain engaged in their studies, and progress towards higher education and employment opportunities.

This proven combination of financial, personal and practical support is helping to equip young Australians experiencing poverty with the essentials all children need to make the most of their education.

Our partnership with Colgate-Palmolive extends beyond their support of our Learning for Life program – we have collaborated on various initiatives aimed at empowering and motivating young people by showcasing potential career pathways. Colgate-Pamolive’s employees are actively engaged in these efforts, serving as mentors for students, organising Work Inspiration events, and volunteering at fundraising events.

We are so grateful for the ongoing support of Colgate-Palmolive and excited to continue this formidable partnership to help even more young Australians realise their potential.

Find out more about Colgate-Palmolive’s community programs.

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