Poverty is locking young people out of the benefits of technology.

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
  Learning for Life is an innovative, evidence-based program that supports students throughout their education to achieve positive long-term outcomes for young people experiencing disadvantage.
- 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 in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities aims to keep children, families, and communities engaged in learning by providing positive educational experiences, opportunities to develop life skills, and access to role models. By collaborating with communities, schools, and government, we strive to be culturally responsive, effective, and holistic.
Our learning support and mentoring programs in 90 Australian communities directly help children in need achieve their goals through education.
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- 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 13,000 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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Digital learning essentials

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/digital-learning-essentials

Digital inequality is the new frontier of disadvantage. Help provide laptops, internet, tech support, and digital skills for Australian children living with poverty. Donate now.

Work Inspiration motivates Arani to focus at school

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs/work-experience/work-inspiration/aranis-story

Read Aranis story. Help disadvantaged children on our programs get the most out of their education.

Tasmanian students explore global career paths during digital work experience

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs/work-experience/work-inspiration/southern-cross-austereo-experience

Read about how students from Northern Tasmania had the opportunity to explore global career paths during digital work experience

Driving impact with evidence and advocacy

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/research/advocacy

Discover how research and advocacy empower disadvantaged students in Australia. Learn about our programs and commitment to driving lasting change in education.

Data can help tackle inequity

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/research/advocacy/better-data

Discover how our advocacy leverages data to drive social change and improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged students. Learn about our initiatives and impact.

The digital divide is leaving students behind

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/research/advocacy/digital-divide

Learn how our advocacy efforts are closing the digital divide, ensuring all students have access to essential digital tools and skills for success in education and beyond.

The challenge of educational equity

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/research/advocacy/poverty

Explore the challenges of educational equity and our evidence-based solutions. Learn how we advocate for disadvantaged students and drive lasting change in Australia's education system.

Pathways, Engagement and Transitions: Senior Secondary Transitions in a Changing Context

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/research/reports/pet-report-senior-secondary-transitions

Girls at the Centre

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander/girls-at-the-centre

Girls at the Centre - Donate today and help The Smith Family make a difference in indigenous communities.

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander/indigenous-youth-leadership

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program | Donate today and help The Smith Family make a difference in indigenous communities.

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