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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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.
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Sponsorship helps Ava overcome barriers to her education.

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/sponsor-a-child/australia

Ava is worried about falling behind this school year. But sponsorship gives her the chance to make the most of her education.

Looking back on 2024, looking forward to more

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/wrap-up-story-2024

Growing Careers Project

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs/mentoring/growing-careers-project

The Growing Careers Project aims to support young people living in disadvantage by connecting them to The Smith Family's career support programs. Learn more....

student2student

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs/literacy/student-2-student

Learn how The Smith Family's student2student program continues to improve the lives of disadvantaged children.

Early support gave Kellyanne’s children a great start to school

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/children-on-programs/student2student-kellyanne

Every day, poverty takes away Ella’s chance to learn.

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

Stop poverty limiting opportunities for Australian children like Ella to make the most of their education and fulfil their potential. Donate before 30 June.

Poverty in Australia

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/poverty-in-australia

1.2 million Australian children are living in poverty. The Smith Family helps support Australian families. Read more on breaking the cycle of disadvantage.

Experiential Mentoring

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/programs/previous/experiential-mentoring

Experiential Mentoring - Donate today and help The Smith Family make a difference in indigenous communities.

Writing to your sponsored student

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/my-smith-family/supporters/writing-to-your-sponsored-student

Everything a sponsor might need to know about corresponding with their student.

Appointment of new Chief Executive Officer for The Smith Family

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2021/appointment-of-new-chief-executive-officer-for-the-smith-family

The Board of The Smith Family announced today the appointment of Doug Taylor as Chief Executive Officer of The Smith Family, effective from 9 August 2021.

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