KWM | 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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King & Wood Mallesons

King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) is committed to making a positive impact in the communities in which they live, work and operate.

The Smith Family has been working with KWM since 1993 – supporting young Australians in need so they can make the most of their education and realise their potential.

Through this strategic partnership, and particularly through the remarkable financial contribution made to The Smith Family through KWM’s Workplace Giving program, DigDeep®, we have been able to achieve so much.

Most importantly, we have been able to support the education of many children and young people living in poverty.

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Another fantastic initiative borne from this partnership is the KWM School of Opportunity™ – a collaboration to create a holistic work placement and skills development program designed for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, in each of the firm’s Australian offices.

KWM School of Opportunity™ provides participating students from our Learning for Life tertiary scholarship program with the chance to undertake 30-day paid work placements within a global top-tier law firm, in addition to skills-building training, networking, mentoring and further developmental opportunities with key corporate stakeholders, such as ANZ.

KWM School of Opportunity™ is a wonderful example of how an employer can help a young person to change their future by giving students paid work experience and opening them up to opportunities and networks that help them build and achieve their career aspirations.

Find out more about KWM’s community program.

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