We need to provide learning support for 18,922 children by 30 June.

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 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
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  Share your skills to help Australian children in need transform their lives through education.
- Corporate partnerships
  Corporate partnerships give young Australians in need the chance to change their futures through educational support. Discover how you can join forces with The Smith Family to create a mutually-beneficial, impactful partnership.
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  We aim to provide a working environment where staff and volunteers have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
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  Participate in events and activities that support young Australians experiencing disadvantage.
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  Learn about VIEW, a leading women’s volunteer organisation and support network with over 16,000 members, across Australia.
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- 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.
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  Ensure that future generations of Australian children have the support they need to make the most of their education.
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  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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CEDA: Young Australians and disadvantage - disrupting the cycle

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2019/young-australians-and-disadvantage-disrupting-the-cycle

Following the release of Disrupting disadvantage: setting the scene, CEDA is releasing a series of articles from leading thinkers in the field that explore different aspects of disadvantage in Australia.

Australian of the Year Dr Craig Challen announced as The Smith Family's new ambassador

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2019/australian-of-the-year-dr-craig-challen-announced-as-the-smith-familys-new-ambassador

Children’s education charity The Smith Family today announced joint 2019 Australian of the Year Dr Craig Challen as its new ambassador.

Australia's poverty trap: Children who most need education support are missing out

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2019/australias-poverty-trap-children-who-most-need-education-support-are-missing-out

Australia's poverty trap: Children who most need education support are missing out. The Smith Family launches 2019 Winter Appeal to raise $4m for Australian children in need

Opinion: Women in corporate roles in Australia

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2013/011113-opinion-women-in-corporate-roles-in-australia

Read our media releases: Women in corporate roles in Australia

Opinion: COAG Reform Council's Snapshot

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2013/301013-opinion-coag-reform-snapshot

Read our media releases: Opinion: COAG Reform Council's Snapshot

The Smith Family awarded for its innovation

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2019/the-smith-family-awarded-for-its-innovation

The Smith Family is honoured to be recognised for the second year running as one of Australia and New Zealand’s most innovative companies in the 2019 AFR Most Innovative Companies List.

Research finds disadvantaged children missing out on sport and cultural activities

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2013/180613-research-finds-disadvantaged-children-miss-out-on-sport-and-cultural-activities

Read our media releases: Research finds disadvantaged children missing out on sport and cultural activities

Trust is the most important way for NFPs to create sustained and enduring impact

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/executive-team/trust-is-most-important-way-for-nfps

Trust between a not for profit and the community in which it operates must be at the heart of any strategy, writes Doug Taylor, but how do you achieve it? Read more...

NFPs must undergo their own change to meet society’s challenges

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/executive-team/nfps-must-undergo-their-own-change-to-meet-societys-challenges

As society’s needs evolve so must the vision of not for profits, argues The Smith Family's Doug Taylor. Read more...

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.

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