3,595 children urgently need support before they head back to school.

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
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- 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.
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  Participate in events and activities that support young Australians experiencing disadvantage.
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  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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How these twins left poverty to become business leaders

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/how-these-twins-left-poverty-to-become-business-leaders

Growing up in a public housing estate in Redcliffe, Brisbane, Mark Ryan remembers his mum kept a zip lock bag filled with $2 coins. A single parent, Patricia would siphon off the gold coins from her wallet to act as the family’s savings account.

Mason’s struggles have inspired music with meaning

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

His sponsor gave Mason the opportunity to pursue his dream. Find out how.

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.

Empowered and impassioned by education

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

Liam was touched by the support he received from his sponsor

Meet Seynab

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

Billy has a big heart for helping students plan for life after school

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

Read about some of Billy's unforgettable moments as a volunteer mentor

The Smith Family welcomes three new board members

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2023/the-smith-family-welcomes-three-new-board-members

The Smith Family recognised for its innovation through 'game-changing' data sharing initiative

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2022/the-smith-family-recognised-for-its-innovation-through-game-changing-data-sharing-initiative

The Smith Family is honoured to be recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand’s most innovative companies in the 2022 AFR Most Innovative Companies.

Pandemic presents a chance to address the root causes of youth disadvantage

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2020/youth-poverty-in-covid-19-australia

Having limited financial resources affects families in so many ways, including reducing access to some of the fundamental tools of education such as books, stationery and digital technology.

Opinion: Early intervention is key to addressing entrenched disadvantage

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2015/210415-early-intervention-is-key-to-addressing-entrenched-disadvantage

Read our media releases: Early intervention is key to addressing entrenched disadvantage

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