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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- 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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iTrack mentoring online registration

What is iTrack?

Mentors in the iTrack program engage with high school students in Year 9 to 11 using an online chat platform.

iTrack mentors provide encouragement, advice and guidance to students about workplace, study and career opportunities through weekly chats.

In 2024, The Smith Family has ambitions to match over 600 students with mentors! We are looking for mentors from across the nation to participate in the iTrack program and to help us reach more young Australians in need.

Apply to be an itrack mentor volunteer

Mentor without leaving your desk!

Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity that you can do from where you're sitting right now?

Are you available for one hour per week during business hours for 6 months?

The Smith Family's iTrack program connects students in Years 9 to 11 to adult mentors who provide advice and help them explore post-school options.

Apply now

Becoming a volunteer mentor was a rewarding experience for Kristie and Ezra.

Want to know more?

This is a program with proven results where volunteers really do make a difference.

79% of iTrack students said their mentor helped them to be more positive about future career and study options.
78% of students said chatting with a mentor helped them understand more about reaching their career goals.
95% of surveyed volunteers said that they would recommend their experience with friends, family and colleagues and were also extremely satisfied with the support provided by The Smith Family.

Important information for applicants

iTrack runs during Term times across the school year – if you are going on extended holidays you may need to consider registering for another volunteering opportunity.
Weekly online chat sessions are conducted at the same time and day each week, during business hours, for approximately 60 minutes per week.
Once matched with a student, your chat time will remain the same for the duration of your mentoring experience.
The cost of volunteer Child Protection Checks is fully subsided by state governments in ACT, NSW, SA, QLD and VIC. In other states, there is a cost involved in applying for this volunteer check ranging from $8-$22. Volunteer mentors matched to students in those states are asked to cover this cost, as the check is valid for 3 years and is transferrable, meaning it can be used wherever you might be volunteering in child-related activities (e.g. your children’s sporting club, or with other organisations).