Help provide vital educational support to 11,705 Australian children this Christmas.

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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- 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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New survey finds rising living costs adding to educational challengers for children

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2022/rising-living-costs-adds-to-educational-challenges

A national survey of almost 2,000 parents and carers has revealed the extent of the fallout from cost-of-living increases on children’s education.

1,500 mentors needed to help students navigate career paths

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2015/290915-mentors-needed-to-help-students-navigate-career-paths

Read our media releases: 1,500 mentors needed to help students navigate career paths

Australia's poorest kids need your help to keep up at school

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2015/230115-australias-poorest-kids-need-your-help-to-keep-up-at-school

Read our media releases: Australia's poorest kids need your help to keep up at school

The Smith Family celebrates 90 years of changing lives

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Read our media releases: The Smith Family celebrates 90 years of changing lives

The Smith Family is urging the public to ‘donate before it’s too late’

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2013/191213-tsf-urges-public-to-donate-before-its-too-late

Read our media releases: The Smith Family is urging the public to ‘donate before it’s too late’.

VIEW commemorates International Women's Day

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2013/040313-view-commemorates-international-womens-day

Read our media releases: VIEW commemorates International Women's Day

Cost of living pressures continue to impact children's education

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2024/cost-of-living-pressures

The latest annual Pulse Survey released by national children’s education charity The Smith Family, has revealed almost 60% of families who responded have struggled to afford essential school items for their children this year, with the majority attributing this to the rising cost of living and increased school expenses.

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

Online tutoring program shows gains in numeracy and literacy for those children who need it most

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2022/online-tutoring-program-shows-gains-in-numeracy-and-literacy

The second trial of an online in-home tutoring program has achieved strong results for children struggling with numeracy and literacy.

Marine biologist or Olympian? Charlize is thrilled by the options unfolding with the help of your amazing gifts!

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

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