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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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- Volunteer with us
  Share your skills to help Australian children in need transform their lives through education.
- Partnerships
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- Careers
  We aim to provide a working environment where staff and volunteers have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
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  Participate in events and activities that support young Australians experiencing disadvantage.
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  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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Seynab's story

Students on programs

29 September 2015

Sponsorship has inspired and motivated me to study hard and do great things.

Seynab, Learning for Life student, 19

"The financial assistance helped us with school books. It really helped with uniforms and shoes and school camps and excursions.” Seynab said.

Regular contact with her sponsor through letters and cards motivated her to do her best at school.

“[Without The Smith Family] I don’t think I would be where I am today or that I would have gone to university.” Seynab said.

Find out more about our Learning for Life program.

Now in her third year of a double degree in nursing and paramedic science, Seynab receives tertiary sponsorship from The Smith Family and is working towards becoming a paramedic.

Financial assistance from her sponsor helps Seynab pay for textbooks, a laptop, uniforms for training and internet access.

“I feel like there is somebody out there looking out for me and I don’t want to let anyone down. I can see myself giving back to the community and doing something meaningful.” Seynab said.

I can see myself giving back to the community and doing something meaningful.

Seynab, Learning for Life student, 19

Thanks to donations from Smith Family supporters and the contribution of volunteer mentors, Seynab also participates in our Tertiary Mentoring Program, where she is connected to a supportive adult working in nursing.

Seynab’s mentor, Sheryl, offers support, advice and encouragement.

“It’s been really nice to have somebody who understands what I’m talking about, in terms of studying. She’s a very lovely person. She listens and she’s very easy to talk to, “Seynab said.

“My future looks very bright. I’m starting to see myself achieving something. Thank you for believing in me and giving me the support that I need.

Hear firsthand from the disadvantaged children and families you support. Shannon and Tyler, Claire and Tahlia all share their stories.

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