The Smith Family cite 662,100 Australian children live in jobless families.
Children starting in disadvantaged backgrounds often lack school essentials, ongoing ancillary support that changes as the child's needs change and individuals may never catch up to classmates.82% of funds raised goes towards delivering programs, in 2015 this meant direct assistance to 127,424 children. To prepare for the 2017 educational year, The Smith Family wishes to raise $3.66m to provide life changing educational support to 8,715 children in need around Australia.
If in surplus and able to assist, donations accepted online or via Tel 1800 024 069.
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The Smith Family
Level 9, 117 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000
GPO Box 10500, Sydney NSW 2001
Tel: 1300 326 459
Email: tsfmktg@thesmithfamily.com.au
Website: www.thesmithfamily.com.au
The Smith Family is a children's charity helping disadvantaged Australian children to get the most out of their education, creating better futures for themselves.