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Urgent funding needed for education support programs to help disadvantaged children stay at school
The Smith Family launches Winter Appeal to raise $4.1m for Australian children in need by 30 June.
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
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.
New Gonski report: Welcome focus on parental engagement and building evidence base to improve student outcomes
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.
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 Conversation: 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.
Back to school costs add up for low income families
Children’s education charity The Smith Family launches its Back to School Sponsorship Appeal.
The Smith Family sees significant fallout from COVID-19 impacting Australia’s 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.
The Smith Family calls for urgent action following the Summary Report on educational reform
Children’s education charity The Smith Family says it’s optimistic the commitment of
education ministers, and a new summary report informing school reform, will lead to
improved outcomes for students most in need - but the time to act is now.
The Smith Family - 100 years social history
The year of 2022 marks the milestone of one hundred years for The Smith Family. In our centenary year, we look back at what we’ve achieved for Australians living with financial disadvantage and look ahead toward our ongoing work with families and our community partners to improve educational outcomes for children in need.
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