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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Over 44,500 Australians Supported with Mobile Internet Access and $30M of Value Delivered through Donate Your Data Program

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2023/value-delivered-through-donate-your-data-program

Supporting 37,500 students and families, The Smith Family's mobile internet access program, backed by 55 million gigabytes of donated data, offers innovative aid to Australians in need.

The Smith Family launches Toy & Book Appeal calling for gifts to help Aussie kids in need share the joy of Christmas

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2012/191112-the-smith-family-launches-toy-and-book-appeal

Read our media releases: The Smith Family launches Toy & Book Appeal calling for gifts to help Aussie kids in need share the joy of Christmas

The Smith Family - 100 years social history

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/executive-team/100-years-social-history

The year of 2022 marks the milestone of one hundred years for The Smith Family. In our centenary year, we look back at what we’ve achieved for Australians living with financial disadvantage and look ahead toward our ongoing work with families and our community partners to improve educational outcomes for children in need.

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

With her sponsor beside her, Tiba is unstoppable

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

After settling in Australia Tiba struggled at school but our supporters helped change that. You’ll be inspired by the life she’s building now – without fear or hesitation.

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.

Join an event today

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/get-involved/fundraising/events

Learn about fundraising with The Smith Family, join an event and fundraise to give back to the community and support disadvantaged Australian children to create a better future for themselves

Tony was compelled to take action

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/supporters/sponsor-tonys-story

Tony has been a child sponsor since 2010 and in this video he reflects on how his sponsorship supports his student.

Claire is devoted to ensuring students aren't left behind

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/learning-for-life-staff/claires-story

See how Claire provides long-term support to students and families

Dedicated to making a difference

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

As a refugee fleeing war, Tina had experienced more hardship by age seven than most people do in a lifetime. The Learning for Life program supported Tina to unlock an exciting world of learning as she adjusted to her new life in Australia

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