Help provide vital educational support to 11,705 Australian children this Christmas.

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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Get Involved
- Ways to fundraise
  Learn about fundraising and give back to the community with The Smith Family.
- Volunteer with us
  Share your skills to help Australian children in need transform their lives through education.
- Partnerships
  Learn how your organisation can partner with The Smith Family and help build a better future for Australian children in need.
- Careers
  We aim to provide a working environment where staff and volunteers have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
- Events
  Participate in events and activities that support young Australians experiencing disadvantage.
- VIEW clubs of Australia
  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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Giving back to help children develop

Volunteers

02 May 2022

Being part of a Smith Family Learning Club appealed to me because, in a small way, you can encourage kids to explore new things and develop new skills.

I started volunteering about six months after I retired. I wanted to maintain a connection with younger people and give something back.

The importance of education was really driven home to me over 20 years working as a nurse and midwife.

It really is the foundation for everything, not just managing your physical and mental wellbeing, but also empowering you to achieve what you want in life.

It’s great seeing the kids develop and gain confidence. It’s also really interesting being connected with kids and seeing how differently they see the world.

Last year there was a Year 6 student who lacked confidence and wasn’t one of the influential kids in the group. I encouraged him to lead an activity and I could really see that by using his knowledge and expertise that really helped him become more confident in himself.

I enjoy being a tutor because every week is different. I find the insights and the stories from the kids really interesting. It’s also a lot of fun and you are well supported. You feel like you are making a difference.

With The Smith Family, you are never in doubt that your contribution is appreciated.