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  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.
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  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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New Gonski report: Welcome focus on parental engagement and building evidence base to improve student outcomes

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/new-gonski-report-welcome-focus-on-parental-engagement-and-building-evidence-base

The Smith Family, Australia’s largest children’s education charity, welcomes the focus on parental engagement and the fast-tracking of a national Unique Student Identifier.

The Conversation: Low attendance in Year 7 may mean you are less likely to finish school

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/low-attendance-in-year-7-may-mean-you-are-less-likely-to-finish-school

A study of more than 30,000 students has confirmed the link between improving school attendance rates in Year 7 and the likelihood of completing high school.

Smith Family report finds new evidence to help children at risk of leaving school early

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/smith-family-report-finds-new-evidence-to-help-children-at-risk-of-leaving-school-early

Groundbreaking research by children’s education charity The Smith Family has shown school attendance rates in Year 7 can predict students at risk of not completing Year 12.

The Conversation: one in five NSW high school kids suffers 'severe' deprivation of life's essentials

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/one-in-five-nsw-high-school-kids-suffers-severe-deprivation-of-lifes-essentials

It's tough for any high school student these days. Social media, the uncertainties of adolescence, trying to fit in - trying to figure out who you are.

NAIDOC Week celebrating emerging leaders among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/naidoc-week-celebrating-emerging-leaders-among-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-girls

During NAIDOC Week (8-15 July), children’s education charity The Smith Family is celebrating the educational achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls who are stepping up as leaders in their community.

The Smith Family sees significant fallout from COVID-19 impacting Australia’s most vulnerable children

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2021/covid-19-impacting-australias-most-vulnerable-children

The negative repercussions of COVID-19 on some of Australia’s most vulnerable families are deepening. The ripple effect is having significant consequences for the education of young people living in poverty.

Major report paints bleak picture of education outcomes for disadvantaged young Australians

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2013/301013-major-report-paints-bleak-picture-of-education-outcomes

Read our media releases: Major report paints bleak picture of education outcomes for disadvantaged young Australians

New report: Program delivers strong results for improving children’s reading

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2013/101213-new-report-program-delivers-strong-results-for-improving-childrens-reading

Read our media releases: New report: Program delivers strong results for improving children’s reading

We can't fail another generation

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/executive-team/we-cant-fail-another-generation

David Gonski's vision to ensure equality for all students, regardless of their background or socio-economic status, via school reforms is unrealised, but it's not too late to make the education system work for everyone.

Thank you from our students!

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/supporters/2019-thank-you-students

Thank you for making 2019 an amazing year. Read on to hear more from our students.

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