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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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Digital inclusion is more than just having a computer: affordability, access and digital skills are vital to bridge the digital divide

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2023/affordability-accessibility-and-digital-skills-essential

Affordability, accessibility and digital skills essential to close digital divide for students experiencing disadvantage. Read media release....

The Smith Family calls for urgent action following the Summary Report on educational reform

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2023/the-smith-family-calls-for-urgent-action-following-the-summary--report-on-educational-reform

Children’s education charity The Smith Family says it’s optimistic the commitment of education ministers, and a new summary report informing school reform, will lead to improved outcomes for students most in need - but the time to act is now.

The Smith Family sees significant fallout from COVID-19 impacting Australia’s most vulnerable children

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2021/covid-19-impacting-australias-most-vulnerable-children

The negative repercussions of COVID-19 on some of Australia’s most vulnerable families are deepening. The ripple effect is having significant consequences for the education of young people living in poverty.

Opinion: Early intervention is key to addressing entrenched disadvantage

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2015/210415-early-intervention-is-key-to-addressing-entrenched-disadvantage

Read our media releases: Early intervention is key to addressing entrenched disadvantage

The Smith Family recognised for its innovation through 'game-changing' data sharing initiative

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2022/the-smith-family-recognised-for-its-innovation-through-game-changing-data-sharing-initiative

The Smith Family is honoured to be recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand’s most innovative companies in the 2022 AFR Most Innovative Companies.

Dr Lisa O'Brien shaping education for disadvantaged children

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2016/281116-educator-top-40

New research report offers solution to closing the educational gap for disadvantaged students

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2016/270416-new-research-report-offers-solution-to-closing-the-educational-gap-for-disadvantaged-students

Read our media releases: New research report offers solution to closing the educational gap for disadvantaged students

Australian's urged to help disadvantaged children achieve at school

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2016/170516-winter-appeal

Read our media releases: Australian's urged to help disadvantaged children achieve at school

New Gonski report: Welcome focus on parental engagement and building evidence base to improve student outcomes

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/new-gonski-report-welcome-focus-on-parental-engagement-and-building-evidence-base

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

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/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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