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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“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.

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.

Where digital technology can take Australian children

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/young-ict-explorers

Our Young ICT Explorers Accelerator program has helped students achieve extraordinary things as they explore their capabilities and confidence in STEM.

Work Inspiration

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs/work-experience/work-inspiration

Discover how our Work Inspiration programs like work inspiration improves the lives of disadvantaged Australian children.

Research and evaluation

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/research/reports

Learn about the importance of research and evaluation. Give back today & help The Smith Family improve the lives of children in need.

The incredible power of a sponsor's kind words

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

Yvonne is sponsored through our Learning for Life program and also takes part in Learning Club.

Learning for Life support sees Melanie flourish

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/learning-for-life-helps-melanie

Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Learning for Life support sees Melanie flourish

Locked out of learning: poverty restricting access to vital digital skills and tools young people need to be future ready

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2024/locked-out-of-learning

New research shows 80% of Australians believe students in poverty lack essential digital resources for education. The 2024 Digital Learning Essentials Appeal aims to provide necessary digital resources to students in need.

Insights Snapshot Emerging from COVID-19

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/research/reports/insights-snapshot-emerging-from-covid-19

The Smith Family sees significant fallout from COVID-19 impacting Australia’s most vulnerable children and the ripple effect is having significant consequences.

In wealthy Australia, child poverty holds back success at school

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/executive-team/in-wealthy-australia-child-poverty-holds-back-success-at-school

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