There are still 4,532 Australian children who need extra learning support by 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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Work Inspiration

Work Inspiration is an employer-led initiative that provides young people with opportunities to experience the world of work first hand in a meaningful and inspiring way.

To successfully navigate the transition to work, young people need to be motivated, engaged, and have realistic job expectations. Young people facing disadvantage often lack the opportunities and support to acquire this knowledge.

Participating employers are supported by The Smith Family to develop career engagement activities or ‘Insights’ that allow students to explore career journeys, connect with their business and meet and talk to staff over 2 to 3 days when they run the program.

What our students say about work inspiration

The best thing about Work Inspiration was being able to learn from people who have faced troubles and have accomplished things despite it.

Student

I would recommend Work Inspiration for other students who are uncertain about jobs or how jobs work due to it helping me better understand options after school and expectations of workplaces.

Student

The best thing about Work Inspiration was getting the feel of the work environment, and learning more about the types of skills needed in the workforce.

Student

Want to get involved or find out more?

Employers get involved in Work Inspiration for many reasons. Some want to support the local community, others see this as a way to build knowledge about the opportunities in their industry, some are looking to provide staff with meaningful community activity, others just want to give back.

Whatever your motivation, The Smith Family is keen to support organisations to host Work Inspiration. The Smith Family has developed, and makes available free of charge, a suite of resources you can use to help you set up your own Work Inspiration program. We also have a dedicated Industry Engagement Manager to answer questions and provide guidance.

To find out more about Work Inspiration please email us at workinspiration@thesmithfamily.com.au.