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Smith Family stories

Hearing firsthand from the disadvantaged children and families we support is the best way to learn how our work, and your contribution, is making a difference.

We ask our students and their families to tell us how we have helped them so we can share their experiences and stories with you.

We also like to share stories from our sponsors, supporters, volunteers, staff and corporate partners, who all make our learning support and mentoring programs possible through their generousity and commitment to our cause.

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Smith Family stories

Meet students on our programs

Hear from some of the children and their families who have received support through The Smith Family programs.

Meet our sponsored students

Hear from our sponsored students as they talk about the way in which support through sponsorship has given them the opportunity to fit in and catch up at school.

Meet our Learning for Life staff

Our Learning for Life coordinators are on the ground in 91 communities across Australia, working hard to ensure disadvantaged children and their families get the help they need.

Meet our supporters

Thousands of caring Australians give generously to help us support disadvantaged children, see why some of our supporters contribute to our work.

Meet our volunteers

Last year, 5,162 volunteers donated 108,341 hours of support to help disadvantaged Australian children get the most out of their education and create a better future for themselves.

Hear from Doug Taylor and the executive team

CEO Doug Taylor and The Smith Family Executive Team share their updates and published op-eds.

Meet our fundraisers

Hear from the inspiring individuals who raise funds for The Smith Family through their own friends and family.

Tales of the One in Six

Is an animated web series based on the real stories of Australian children from disadvantaged backgrounds who struggle daily with the effects of financial hardship.

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