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Margaret helps Learning Club tutors to bring out our students’ best
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See how retired teacher, Margaret, is equipping volunteers to tutor Learning Club students – and find out how you can volunteer too!
Jarrod and Felicity discuss how sponsorship impacted their lives
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Watch them chat to us during our webinar today.
It’s time to celebrate our creative students!
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We are so excited to share these amazing works by creative sponsored students, who recently let their imaginations run free through our Creative Showcase – and developed their talents at the same time.
Carrying on a tradition of giving and compassion
The above was adapted from a speech delivered by CEO Doug Taylor at a Smith Family Centenary celebration with the Governor-General at Admiralty House. Doug Taylor is pictured with Learning for Life tertiary student, Priya.
Why this CEO talks openly with staff about his impoverished childhood
Shannon Hyde, the chief executive of energy retailer Simply Energy, knows what it is like to have the power cut off because of unpaid bills.
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.
Priya's the first in her family to go to university, and now she wants to help others
Adapted from a speech delivered by Learning for Life Tertiary Student, Priya, at a Smith Family Centenary celebration with the Governor-General at Admiralty House, Priya speaks about the ways The Smith Family helped her reach her education goals
Support gave Thomas internet access during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond
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When schooling moved online due to COVID-19, students like Thomas needed urgent help so they could keep learning. Hear how The Smith Family helped Thomas.
Thanks to his sponsor, Aidan feels truly connected
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Single mum Rebecca has always worked so hard to give her autistic son Aidan all that he needs to survive in the world. Read more.
Jackson and Edward almost gave up at school
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Susan knew education was her sons' path to a better life. Read more how sponsorship changed her sons' learning journey.
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