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Online home tutoring program shows promising results for struggling students online
An online tutoring pilot program developed by children’s education charity, The Smith Family, has achieved strong results for school students struggling with literacy and numeracy.
New Gonski report: Welcome focus on parental engagement and building evidence base to improve student outcomes
The Smith Family, Australia’s largest children’s education charity, welcomes the focus on parental engagement and the fast-tracking of a national Unique Student Identifier.
Back to school costs add up for low income families
Children’s education charity The Smith Family launches its Back to School Sponsorship Appeal.
Milestone achievements for students in disadvantaged communities
What happened when this intern emailed the Macquarie CEO for advice
As a 19-year-old intern at Macquarie Group, Miki Cvijetic wanted advice on how to get into investment banking but wasn’t sure who to ask – so he emailed the then-chief executive, Nicholas Moore.
The announcement that smashed cups and expectations
Learning for Life student Maggie's taken every opportunity to achieve her dream of university and is inspiring a next generation to achieve their dreams.
Digital inequality is the new frontier of educational disadvantage this anti-poverty week
National education charity The Smith Family is shining a light this Anti-Poverty Week on the deepening digital divide that is holding many students back from making the most of their education, as part of a wider push to end child poverty. Access to an appropriate digital device is crucial for a child’s success at school. However, students experiencing disadvantage often cannot afford such items, limiting their participation in education and employment opportunities.
Locked out of learning: poverty restricting access to vital digital skills and tools young people need to be future ready
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.
Survey shows nine out of ten families worried they won't be able to afford back to school essentials
The Smith Family launches new five year strategy
The Smith Family has today launched an ambitious new five-year strategy with a goal to make a bigger difference to the lives of the children and families it supports.
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