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The Smith Family is a national children’s education charity with a vision of a world where every child has the opportunity to change their future.
We believe that education is one of the most powerful change agents, and we work with young Australians to overcome educational inequality caused by poverty – so they can thrive now and into their futures.
By partnering with The Smith Family, your organisation can demonstrate your commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by helping to reduce educational inequality, so young Australians experiencing disadvantage have an equal chance to succeed in their education.
This collaboration not only benefits the children and young people we support, but it also helps their families and the wider community.
Want to find out more about how The Smith Family can help you achieve your Corporate Social Responsibility goals? Get in touch with our team today.
Contact us What is Corporate Social Responsibility?
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a commitment by companies to operate ethically and sustainably while considering not only their economic impacts but also their effect on society and the environment.
It extends beyond merely adhering to legal standards. Good Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives strive to contribute to enduring positive change.
By integrating Corporate Social Responsibility into their strategies, companies aim to benefit society, and at the same time, enhance their own long-term success.
Ultimately, Corporate Social Responsibility fosters trust and builds positive relationships with your stakeholders, including customers, employees and investors.
The benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) helps companies make a positive impact in the world while achieving business success.
Benefits
- Brand reputation: Engaging in Corporate Social Responsibility activities can significantly enhance a company’s public image and build trust with consumers.
- Customer loyalty: Modern consumers, particularly younger generations, prefer to support brands that align with their values and demonstrate their social and environmental responsibility.
- Employee engagement: Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives can boost employee morale and attract talent who value ethical practices.
- Cost savings: Implementing sustainable practices can lead to reduced operational costs.
- Risk mitigation: Addressing environmental and social issues can help companies to reduce legal and reputational risks.
- Market position: Companies that integrate Corporate Social Responsibility into their strategies can create a competitive edge while fostering goodwill and long-term success.
The life-changing impact of your support
Every child should have the opportunity to change their future. But for 1.2 million young Australians*, poverty stands in the way.
Through no fault of their own, children growing up with disadvantage face daily challenges that can prevent them from achieving all they’re capable of.
The risk factors that lead to educational inequality can begin in a child’s early years and continue throughout school. Without the right support at the right time, the effects can be long-term and intergenerational.
Education provides a pathway out of poverty – empowering future generations of young Australians.
Our partnerships with corporate Australia
We truly value the meaningful partnerships we have formed with Australia’s corporate sector.
Our corporate partners share our purpose – to help young Australians overcome educational inequality caused by poverty, and they engage with us in a variety of ways, contributing funds, time and expertise to make a positive difference for Australian children in need.
We help them engage their employees and customers to support their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives – and help them communicate the positive difference they are making in our community.
We also have a long and proven track record of establishing well-managed, mutually beneficial partnerships, with some of Australia’s leading organisations, including ANZ, Officeworks, Optus, Hungry Jacks and HCF.
Corporate Social Responsibility partner testimonials
We believe that education is essential to breaking the cycle of poverty and improving long-term health outcomes, which is why we’re supporting The Smith Family and the Learning for Life program. This collaboration is a powerful example of how two trusted Australian not-for-profit organisations can come together to make a lasting impact.
KWM is proud to have been working with The Smith Family for more than 20 years. Since 2001, KWM people and partners have donated more than $1.7 million to support Learning for Life. This is a testament to our firm’s unwavering belief in empowering young people to fulfil their educational and career goals. We’re looking forward to more years of supporting The Smith Family’s vital work in communities in which KWM operates.
Being able to leverage the strengths of our business and people to address social issues is fundamental to how we develop community partnerships. The Smith Family understands this shared value approach, and brings innovation and rigour in evaluation and reporting. They’re also a great team to work with.
More ways to support
Cause-related marketing
Aligning your business with us through a cause-related marketing (CRM) campaign will help you make a positive impact for young Australians in need.
University partnerships
Our university partnerships enable us to deliver a range of educational participation supports.
Growing Careers project
Gives young people the opportunity to acquire what they need to thrive post-school by enabling them to participate in multiple career programs.
Current partners
Our partners have joined forces with us to support the education of young Australians experiencing disadvantage, so they can create better futures for themselves.
Workplace Giving
Workplace Giving allows your employees to make small, regular donations to The Smith Family at the same time as reducing their taxable income.
Community fundraising
Raising funds for us by taking part in an event is a fantastic way to unite your employees around a common cause.
Frequently asked questions about Corporate Social Responsibility
*Davidson, P; Bradbury, B; and Wong, M (2023), Poverty in Australia 2023: Who is affected, Poverty and Inequality Partnership Report no. 20. Australian Council of Social Service and UNSW Sydney. ^Lamb S and Huo S (2024). The costs of failing to be inclusive: An analysis based on education in Australia. Downes P et al (Eds). The Routledge International Handbook of equity and inclusion in education.