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  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.
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  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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  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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CEDA: Are disadvantaged young Australians at risk of being excluded from future jobs?

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/are-disadvantaged-young-australians-at-risk-of-being-excluded-from-future-jobs

The world of work is changing rapidly with many jobs of the future yet to be imagined. It’s a massive shift for our economy and, in particular, for our emerging workforce as young Australians consider their transition from school to further study or employment.

Indigenous students join forces for a better education

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/indigenous-students-join-forces-for-a-better-education

Indigenous students from across the country have come together at Sydney Olympic Park in NSW for ‘The Gathering’, an annual event connecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people from rural and remote communities to broaden their educational experiences and develop their leadership skills.

Educational achievements of young Indigenous leaders recognised

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/educational-achievements-of-young-indigenous-leaders-recognised

The educational achievements of 56 of Australia’s future Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders were celebrated on the weekend at The Smith Family’s (IYLP) Indigenous Youth Leadership Program graduation ceremony held in Darwin.

Five amazing facts about the benefits of reading

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/five-amazing-facts-about-the-benefits-of-reading

With Australian Reading Hour taking place on Thursday 20 September, people are being urged to pick up a book for an hour – either on their own or with their children – and enjoy the benefits of reading.

Community urged to 'Share Christmas' to help a child in need

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2018/community-urged-to-share-christmas

This festive season, Studio 10 co–host and The Smith Family ambassador Sarah Harris is urging the community to share their Christmas giving and help young Australians in need.

Supporting more young people to complete Year 12 will save billions

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2017/150617-mitchell-institute-report

Research finds kids learn life lessons about money from parents who save

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2012/061212-research-finds-kids-learn-life-lessons-about-money-from-parents-who-save

Read our media releases: Research finds kids learn life lessons about money from parents who save

Emerging from COVID-19: our new insights snapshot

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/research/reports/insights-snapshot-emerging-from-covid-19/summary

With increasing numbers of Australians being vaccinated against COVID-19, yet many students and families supported by us continue to struggle.

Let's Count Revision 2022-2021

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/research/reports/lets-count-revision-2022-2021

In 2020-2021, with the support the Ian Potter Foundation and Equity Trustees – James Raymond Hartley Charitable Trust, we embarked on a journey to review our early numeracy program, Let’s Count. Read Full Report

Lifting School Achievement through Attendance

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/research/reports/attendance-lifts-achievement

This Smith Family report is the first Australian study to demonstrate the relationships between students’ school attendance, achievement in English or Maths, school completion and post-school work or study.

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