Right now 15,000 children are urgently waiting for sponsors.

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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Webinars

Upcoming webinar

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Digital Skills (families with students in high school)

Got children in high school? Join eSafety’s free live webinar for parents and carers to learn about supporting your child’s online safety.

Webinar: Algorithms and adolescents: the rewards and risks of recommender systems for young people

This 30-minute webinar will focus on:

How young people are using social media
The role of algorithms and AI
How parents and carers can have better conversations about online safety with their children

Date: 19th March 2025, 12.30pm AEDT

Not sure how to join a webinar? Watch this video for easy instructions: https://vimeo.com/470447098

Supporting healthy tech use as your child transitions into high school

This 30-minute webinar explores the social pressures, peer influences, and technological challenges young people face as they transition into high school. It also offers practical strategies for navigating online friendships and connections to help minimise negative experiences.

It's suitable for parents and carers of children in upper primary school (ages 11 to 12) and Year 7.

Time: 3.30pm AEDT

25 February 2025

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Past webinars

Navigating Work After School

Does your child have a job, career, or pathway in mind but need more guidance on how to get there? Are they feeling unsure about their future but interested in exploring different options?

Join us for Your Future, Your Path: Navigating Work After School. This practical webinar, with information tailored to Years 10 -12 students, will help your child explore post-school work pathways in a fun way!

Your child will gain insights from professionals and learn valuable tips on:

Applying for jobs
Accessing opportunities like apprenticeships and traineeships
Building their career skills and much more!

Date: Wednesday, 30 October 

Supporting healthy tech use as your child transitions into high school

It's suitable for parents and carers of children in upper primary school (ages 11 to 12) and Year 7.

Time: 12.30pm AEDT

12 February 2025

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