We need to provide learning support for 18,922 children by 30 June.

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
  Learning for Life is an innovative, evidence-based program that supports students throughout their education to achieve positive long-term outcomes for young people experiencing disadvantage.
- 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.
- Corporate partnerships
  Corporate partnerships give young Australians in need the chance to change their futures through educational support. Discover how you can join forces with The Smith Family to create a mutually-beneficial, impactful partnership.
- 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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Sophie gets the support she needs to go to university

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

Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Sophie gets the support she needs to go to university

Sponsorship helped Anna's family

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Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Sponsorship helped Anna's family

Australia's education gap: Poverty holding back our most disadvantaged kids

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2017/150517-australias-education-gap-winter-appeal

Meet the students taking part in our programs

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Experience real life results and discover more Smith Family stories – meet children on our programs

It’s lights, camera, action for Yashoda!

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

Read about Yashodas creative arts journey.

Sally helps students in need to build aspirations

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/learning-for-life-staff/sally-helps-build-aspirations

Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Sally helps students in need to build aspirations

This young physics buff knows how quickly the world is moving forward – and now he’s part of the action!

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

Our 2023-24 annual results

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/about-us/finances/our-annual-results

Together we are helping disadvantaged students to achieve more. Each year we look forward to sharing with you our progress and the results of the work we do through our Annual Report.

Learning for Life

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs/learning-for-life

Download the Learning for Life research report and learn about how The Smith Family helps children living in poverty break the cycle.

Our learning programs

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs

Our literacy and learning programs provide emotional and financial support to help disadvantaged children and young people remain engaged in their education.

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