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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
  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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- 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
  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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Budding entrepreneurs dream big, beyond their backyard

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/learning-for-life-staff/joshs-story

Sally is making a difference in her community

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/learning-for-life-staff/sally-is-making-a-difference-in-her-community

Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Sally is making a difference

Sally celebrates sponsored students’ graduation

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/learning-for-life-staff/sally-celebrates-student-graduations

Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Sally celebrates sponsored students’ graduation

Gladstone students build career dreams

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

All Australian students should be able to dream big about their careers. Read how our Work Inspiration program has connected young Australians with an inspiring work experience opportunity with our corporate partner Orica in Gladstone.

Mary’s 3 children face unique challenges – but your support helps each one flourish in their own way!

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

Digital access opened up "a whole new world" for Learning for Life student Saphirra

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

Now Zahra has her foot in the door for her career

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/cadetship-to-career-zahra

“My iTrack mentor gave me the advice I needed.” – Lachlan

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

Lachlan grew up missing out. By Year 10, Lachlan had a clear career goal but lacked the self-belief and guidance to pursue it. Read more.

Innovation team discovers the simple joys of volunteering

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/nicks-story

See what happened when Nick’s high-tech team swapped app design for a day helping us pack Christmas presents and books for disadvantaged families.

Justin is using personal experience to help others

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/justins-story

Starting Year 10 can be nerve-wracking. Suddenly a student is supposed to know what they want to do with their life. Justin remembers it well. Read more.

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