At The Smith Family, we believe that education is one of the world’s most powerful change agents. That’s why we focus on helping young Australians to overcome educational inequality caused by poverty.
As a national, independent charity, every day we work with thousands of children and their families to help them unlock better futures for themselves.
Providing resources and support to help disadvantaged children achieve the required reading standard.
We support parents and early years educators in developing the maths skills of the children in their care so that they can establish the necessary foundation skills.
Mentoring programs for disadvantaged students that give the encouragement they need to build aspirations for their future.
Providing disadvantaged children and young people with the critical skills, access and equipment they need.
Providing holistic, long-term support for disadvantaged young Australians throughout their education.
Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students face additional challenges in their journey through and beyond school.
