Meet Bobby

Despite being just 27 years old, Bobby is already the head of his household. In early 2020, his father died of cancer, and just 10 months later Bobby lost his mother too. Before she died she made him the legal guardian of his three younger siblings under the age of 18. 

Bobby and his seven siblings have been a part of The Smith Family for over a decade. When they lost their parents this connection was even more important as it helped to ease the pressure on Bobby. He knew it meant his siblings’ education expenses would be taken care of.  

Six of his family members have gone through The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program, and three of them are currently studying at the University of Newcastle. Bobby is now studying law, with the aspiration to work in the equal opportunity space. As a proud Aboriginal man, Bobby is working to have more representation in the legal profession, and his younger sister Darci is hoping to join him. The pair dream of opening their own firm one day. 

Neither of Bobby’s parents had the opportunity to pursue further education, which is why they always emphasised its importance to their children. Bobby knows they would both be very proud of him and his siblings for everything they have already achieved.