The Smith Family (charity)
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The Smith Family is an Australian, independent non-profit children's charity committed to unlocking opportunities for disadvantaged children and their families to participate more fully in society, using education as the key.
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The Smith Family today
"The Smith Family" identifies as an evidence based organisation seeking to unlock opportunities for disadvantaged Australians.
The Smith Family offers programs and initiatives that help achieve the following outcomes:
Early Years (0-5years)- All children are ready for school. The Smith Family strongly supports emergent and numeracy skill development and through various initiatives is working towards an outcome where disadvantaged children are ready for school.
Primary School (6–12 years) - All children meet minimum literacy and numeracy standards. The Smith Family aims to ensure that disadvantaged aged between 6 to 12 years of age, meet minimum literacy and numeracy standards by supporting their development in school years.
Middle School (12–16 years)- All young people stay engaged in education and learning. The Smith Family provides opportunities to help disadvantaged young people to stay engaged in education and learning.
Young Adults (16–24 years) - All young people make a smooth transition from school to work or further education. The Smith Family supports young disadvantaged adults in their preparation to undertake the transition from school to work or further education, so that they have a clearer idea of their abilities, interests, and the opportunities available to them.
Parents/Carers (25+) - All parents and carers have the skills and qualifications to lead active and productive lives.The Smith Family encourages dual generational lifelong learning so that parents and carers have the ability to build their skills and qualifications and in turn, lead active and productive lives (strong families).
Volunteering
Each year over 7,000 volunteers contribute to the success of Smith Family programs across the country.
Clothing donations
The Smith Family operates clothing donation bins, into which people deposit used clothing.