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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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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.
- 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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This is where the magic happens

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Learning Club: This is where the magic happens

Pat reflects on 100 years of kindness

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/supporters/pats-story

Pat's grandfather was fundamental in the foundation of The Smith Family 100 years ago and inspired her to live a life of giving.

Supporters like you are giving the powerful gift of reading

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

Learn about how reading has helped Jamal!

Bradley finds learning is more fun with a friend

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

After taking part in our student2student program, Bradley’s confidence has grown and he can’t get enough of books!

Sally helps students in need to build aspirations

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/learning-for-life-staff/sally-helps-build-aspirations

Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Sally helps students in need to build aspirations

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Melanie - from behind in class to School Captain

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Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Melanie- From behind in class to school captain

When COVID-19 struck, we acted fast to keep students supported

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

When schools were closed, so were our Learning Clubs. Yet students urgently needed ongoing help. So we acted quickly. See how we adapted our vital learning support to keep our students going.

Robert raises $20,000 for children living in disadvantage

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Susanne’s a champion for disadvantaged students

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Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Susanne’s a Champion for disadvantaged students

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