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.
View all programs
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.
- 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.
Login
Child Sponsorship
Donate now

Search results

Search results for "itrack"

Showing 1 to 10 of approximately 81 items

iTrack students to plan their career paths

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/itrack-molly-lara-bliss

Through our iTrack program, students in Years 9 to 11 are given the chance to explore more options for the future and make a plan. It’s guidance they desperately need but often can’t get at home.

iTrack builds Melanie's confidence

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/itrack-melanie

Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - itrack builds Melanie's confidence

iTrack helped Meseret build aspirations for the future

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/itrack-meseret

Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - iTrack helped Meseret build aspirations for the future

iTrack showed Ashley different ways to achieve her dream

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/itrack-ashley

“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.

iTrack helped Lochlan to set goals and achieve them

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/itrack-lochlan

iTrack

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

Discover how Smith Family programs like iTrack improves the lives of disadvantaged Australian children.

Why iTrack made such a difference to Ahmad

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/itrack-ahmad

Thanks to sponsorship and The Smith Family's programs like iTrack, Ahmad was able to forge a path to university and a career in business.

Community attitudes survey 2024

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/community-attitudes-survey-2024

Latest survey highlights impact of child poverty on education and shows overwhelming support to address it as a national priority

1,500 mentors needed to help students navigate career paths

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2015/290915-mentors-needed-to-help-students-navigate-career-paths

Read our media releases: 1,500 mentors needed to help students navigate career paths

Showing 1 to 10 of approximately 81 items