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Children cannot choose their circumstances

For one in six Australian children and young people growing up in poverty,1 it can limit their choices, opportunities and outcomes in life.

Investing in the education of a disadvantaged child delivers long-term positive benefits for them, their family and potentially generations to come.

Steven, Julianna and Elizabeth are supported by The Smith Family
Your donation will ensure disadvantaged Australian children receive critical, out-of-school learning support through our life-changing programs.
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How we help

Our programs help some of Australia’s poorest families engage with their education, and create a better future for themselves.

Our programs support children and young people to participate more fully in their education by providing innovative, evidence-based programs and emotional, practical and financial support throughout their schooling and tertiary education.

Our programs give disadvantaged students the skills, motivation and essentials to stay in school and get the most from their education so they can create a better future for themselves.

Our programs increase school readiness and provide support to disadvantaged primary and high school students to close the gap and create greater educational equality.

HOW YOUR DONATION WILL HELP A STUDENT

Talia sitting on floor in living room

student2student

Your donation can help a child catch up with her reading skills through our peer-to-peer reading program student2student.

97% of children4 we’ve worked with in this way have found their reading has improved, so this would be a wonderful starting point for Anna.

Lucy sitting with teacher in classroom

Learning Clubs

Once she is more confident with her reading, Anna can also attend one of our out-of-school Learning Clubs,so she can get help with her homework and ongoing support from caring volunteer tutors.

88% of students said going to our Learning Club makes them try harder at school.


Wal and Tri working on the computer

iTrack Mentoring Program

iTrack is a mentoring program matching a student in Years 9 to 11 to a trained mentor, who gives them guidance about study options and career paths.

79% of students who participated in iTrack said they are more positive about their future career and study options.

All donations of $2 and over are tax deductable

SMITH FAMILY STORIES

Abdelmasih grabs every opportunity to help him catch up.
High school student Lochlan

iTrack helped Lochlan to set goals and achieve them.
Phoenix reading book

See how Learning Club helped Phoenix thrive.

1 Poverty in Australia, 2018, ACOSS/UNSW Report.