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The Smith Family in the news
As Australia’s largest children’s education charity, we’re often featured in the media. You can find out more about how we support young people, and our positions on issues affecting the students we support.
Community attitudes survey 2024
Latest survey highlights impact of child poverty on education and shows overwhelming support to address it as a national priority
community attitudes survey 2023
A new survey of community attitudes commissioned by The Smith Family shows that an overwhelming majority of people think that cost of living increases have made it harder for students experiencing poverty to make the most of their education. And more than 80% want tackling poverty among children and young people to be a top priority for the country.
School Business Community Partnership Brokers
Learn how The Smith Family's community partnership brokers are improving the lives of disadvantaged children.
Opinion: Strengthening early numeracy learning
Read our media releases: Opinion: Strengthening early numeracy learning
2,500 child sponsors needed across Australia by March end
Read our media releases: 2,500 child sponsors needed across Australia by March end
Disadvantaged students need support all year not just at Christmas
Budget doesn't pass fairness test for disadvantaged young people
Read our media releases: Budget doesn't pass fairness test for disadvantaged young people
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.
The Conversation: Low attendance in Year 7 may mean you are less likely to finish school
A study of more than 30,000 students has confirmed the link between improving school attendance rates in Year 7 and the likelihood of completing high school.
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