Poverty is locking young people out of the benefits of technology.

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 in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities aims to keep children, families, and communities engaged in learning by providing positive educational experiences, opportunities to develop life skills, and access to role models. By collaborating with communities, schools, and government, we strive to be culturally responsive, effective, and holistic.
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
  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 13,000 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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Heidi's story

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/learning-for-life-staff/lfl-coordinator-heidi

Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - What is a Learning for Life Coordinator?

Melissa has the confidence to achieve her dreams

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

Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Melissa has the confidence to achieve her dreams

Ahmad is achieving big things at university – and his sponsor is right beside him

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

Sponsored since primary school, Ahmad is achieving big things at university.

One word sums up why Lynette’s stayed a sponsor for 20 years

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

Lynette is helping students living with disadvantage achieve their potential

Research and evaluation

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Learn about the importance of research and evaluation. Give back today & help The Smith Family improve the lives of children in need.

Liana was able to choose a career for today’s world

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Nathan used his mentor’s advice to spark his academic goals

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

Throughout high school, Nathan was a star student. Yet he wasn’t sure where that could take him after graduation. Read how Smith Family support helped him reach his goals.

Robert raises $20,000 for children living in disadvantage

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

Chances to explore music in school shaped Felicity’s career

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

Meet our sponsored students. Felicity has always been passionate about music. Yet due to her family's circumstances, she couldn't explore it. Receiving sponsorship helped change this.

Sponsorship fuelled Cecilia’s dream to teach

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