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- 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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  Become a monthly donor and provide continual support throughout all stages of a child’s education.
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  Through your philanthropy, you can ensure that young Australians impacted by poverty get the education that all children deserve.
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  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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Aaron and Kyle are like different kids now

Students on programs

15 September 2016

Aaron used to feel sad and nervous at school. His older brother, Kyle, felt frustrated. It wasn’t because they didn’t like school. It’s because they were struggling to keep up. Without help, single mum Belinda believes her boys would have fallen between the cracks.

The generosity of donors, sponsors and volunteers has helped bring Aaron and Kyle right out of their shells. With support through our Learning Club and student2student reading program, the boys are now confident and catching up at school. And Belinda couldn’t be more proud.

Aaron shares his plans for the future

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Aaron has a big dream for the future - he wants to help the homeless. Hear all about his big idea in this extra video interview with Aaron.

You can read more student and family stories in our latest edition of Real People, Real Stories. Download brochure below.

Aaron and Kyle also benefit from Sponsorship through The Smith Family. Find out how you could become a sponsor for a child like Aaron or Kyle.

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