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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Get Involved
- 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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The Smith Family Pulse Survey

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/research/reports/pulse-survey-2022-23

The latest Smith Family survey of families and reveals how cost of living increases are impacting of on the education of their children. Read the Full Survey Report.

David and The Big Heavy

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/tales-of-the-one-in-six/david

Watch David's Smith Family web series episode, which aims to raise awareness on the effects of financial hardship.

Steven and The Tightrope Walk

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/tales-of-the-one-in-six/steven

Watch Steven's Smith Family web series episode, which aims to raise awareness on the effects of financial hardship.

Jess and The Mighty Journey

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/tales-of-the-one-in-six/jess

Watch Jess' Smith Family web series episode, which aims to raise awareness on the effects of financial hardship.

Alice and The Giant Emptiness

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/tales-of-the-one-in-six/alice

Watch Alice's Smith Family web series episode, which aims to raise awareness on the effects of financial hardship.

Our people

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/about-us/our-people

Learn about the impact of our people. Give back today and help The Smith Family improve the lives of children in need.

Pathways, Engagement and Transitions: Most young people experiencing disadvantage engaged in post-school work or study, but concerns remain for future careers

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/research/reports/young-people-experiencing-disadvantage-significant-concerns-about-their-future

Mila

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/digital-learning-essentials/mila

Digital inequality is the new frontier of disadvantage. Help provide laptops, internet, tech support, and digital skills for Australian children living with poverty. Donate now.

Our policy submissions

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/research/policy-submissions

The Smith Family’s policy submissions cover a wide range of topics on improving educational outcomes for young Australians living with disadvantage.

Partnership Profile

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/get-involved/partnerships/universities/curtin-university-learning-clubs

Learn how Curtin university learning clubs supports children in need. Partner with The Smith Family & support your community.

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