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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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- 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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Dylan's new pencils mean so much!

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/dylan-and-amys-story

Support from a generous sponsor is helping Dylan dream big

Your support has given Teliea powerful new learning experiences

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/telieas-story

As she’s gearing up to start Year 9, Teliea is coming into her own. She loves to express herself through creativity and has ambitions of becoming a lawyer. Teliea’s grandmother, Karen, is raising Teliea and her three siblings by herself.

Heidi's story

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/learning-for-life-staff/lfl-coordinator-heidi

Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - What is a Learning for Life Coordinator?

Two brothers, two personal tales of triumph

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/kiaras-story

When Kiara’s sons Aidenand Bailey were in primary school, life was desperately hard. She wanted badly for her boys to succeed with their education. Read more.

Sponsorship gave Lachlan a clear goal

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/lachlans-story

Sara loves putting your support into action

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/learning-for-life-staff/sara

Sara had no idea that volunteering at The Smith Family would change her life forever. Inspired by the chance to bring about real outcomes, Sara became one of our Learning for Life Coordinators. Now she’s on the ground helping students and connecting them to the learning programs you make possible.

Madi knows her life could have turned out very differently. Her mum struggled financially to raise three children on her own.

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Dylan's new pencils mean so much!

Your support has given Teliea powerful new learning experiences

Heidi's story

Two brothers, two personal tales of triumph

Sponsorship gave Lachlan a clear goal

Sara loves putting your support into action

Thanks to his sponsors, Jordan isn’t held back by poverty

Charmaine appreciates the ‘unsung heroes’ helping her daughters

Shontae wants to help rural Indigenous communities

Sponsorship and mentoring helps Madi pursue a career that helps others