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- The Smith Family’s vision – a better future for young Australians in need – was truly born. With the help of caring Australians, food and clothing packages were delivered, and hospitals and orphanages were established to help the most vulnerable members of society.
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The Smith Family’s vision – a better future for young Australians in need – was truly born. With the help of caring Australians, food and clothing packages were delivered, and hospitals and orphanages were established to help the most vulnerable members of society.
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The 1970s saw The Smith Family react to the needs of refugee families fleeing war in Vietnam and Timor and supporting the residents of Darwin as they recovered from the devastation inflicted by Cyclone Tracy.
Dec 1, 2020 · It is now Australia's largest education-focused charity, providing learning and mentoring programs throughout the year to help those growing up in poverty to create better futures for themselves.
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1987 - The Smith Family identifies that families in need are craving education to help break the cycle of poverty. 1988 – EDU-CATE is established, offering scholarships and learning support to 60 high school students. The scholarships provided cash assistance, personal support, and mentorship.
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 familie... Read more.
Over that time, The Smith Family has evolved to become a modern, dynamic, evidence-based organisation that helps children in need create better futures for themselves through long-term support for their education.
In 2016-17, The Smith Family supported more than 151,000 children, young people, parents, carers and community professionals through its programs. Over 120,000 children and young people participated in programs run by The Smith Family.
