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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Get Involved
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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Education can end poverty

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/education/principals-voice-new

It is possible to bridge the gap for children living in poverty, giving them the opportunity to break the cycle of disadvantage.

Important Notice: The Smith Family does not offer loans to the public.

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2024/the-smith-family-does-not-offer-loans-to-the-public

We've been made aware of some fraudulent activity on social media claiming to offer "No Interest Loans" using The Smith Family’s name or logo, along with other charities. These scams may ask for personal details, including your MYGov account information. Please note that The Smith Family does not offer loans to the public. If you come across any suspicious activity on social media or the internet, we encourage you to report it. Stay safe and protect your personal details.

Resilience in the face of adversity

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2024/resilience-in-the-face-of-adversity

Our external presentations

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/research/external-presentations

Our external presentations cover a range of topics to deepen understanding about improving educational outcomes for young Australians in need.

Tales of the One in Six

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/tales-of-the-one-in-six

Watch ‘Tales of the One In Six', an animated web series based on the real stories of Australian children experiencing disadvantage.

Learning Clubs

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs/learning-clubs

Learn about the impact of Learning Clubs. Give back to the community with The Smith Family and help children in need.

Our history

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/about-us/our-story

Learn about the impact of our history. Give back today & help The Smith Family improve the lives of children in need.

Meet Montana, an artist on the ice rink, easel and microphone

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

Meet the students taking part in our programs

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs

Experience real life results and discover more Smith Family stories – meet children on our programs

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.

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