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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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24,000 disadvantaged students to benefit from new funding to support their education

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2017/24000-students-to-benefit-from-new-funding-support

The Smith Family’s commitments to Australia’s First Peoples outlined in its 2017–2020 Reconciliation Action Plan

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2017/210817-rap-launch

"Kids can't aspire to what they can't see": schools urgently need a better approach to career support, says The Smith Family's Lisa O'Brien.

NGO leaders unite for disadvantaged students, calling on COAG to act

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2013/150413-ngo-leaders-unite-for-disadvantaged-students-calling-on-coag-to-act

Read our media releases: NGO leaders unite for disadvantaged students, calling on COAG to act

Smith Family's Christmas Appeal to help 10,000 young Australians

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2013/151213-smith-familys-christmas-appeal-to-help-10000-young-australians

Read our media releases: Smith Family's Christmas Appeal to help 10,000 young Australians

NGO leaders congratulate Premier Lara Giddings, ask others to show leadership

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Read our media releases: NGO leaders congratulate Premier Lara Giddings, ask others to show leadership

Almost one in two Australians believe ‘education’ key to break poverty cycle

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New report: Disadvantaged Australian girls ‘starting behind and staying behind’ in school and careers

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2013/191113-disadvantaged-australian-girls-starting-behind-and-staying-behind-in-school-and-careers

Read our media releases: New report: Disadvantaged Australian girls ‘starting behind and staying behind’ in school and careers