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A huge thanks to the team at Officeworks and their customers for supporting The Smith Family to help young Australians in need create brighter futures for themselves through education. Donate online or in-store until Feb 9 officeworks.com.au/campaigns/dona…

Our Smith Family ambassador, Sarah Harris, recently spent an engaging morning with Learning for Life students as the Officeworks Back to School Appeal continues to raise money for the program. You can support the appeal by donating online or in-store by Feb 9.

Great news today. SA & Vic have signed the Better & Fairer Schools Agreement with the Commonwealth, joining ACT, NT, TAS & WA. The 10-year plan focuses on ensuring all students – especially those facing disadvantage – can be the very best they can be.

Recently, Officeworks Richmond welcomed our ambassador Sarah Harris 🌮 with open arms as she supported the Officeworks Back to School Appeal. Every bit of support helps us reach even more students in need. Donate online or at your local store until Feb 9. bit.ly/4iF5X1W

Young people can’t be what they can’t see. The Smith Family’s Growing Careers Project gives students real-world career experiences to explore their future. But with career education varying across Australia, a more consistent approach is needed. Read more: abc.net.au/news/2025-02-0…

. Sarah Harris 🌮, our long-standing ambassador, supporting the Back to School campaign. 💛 Together, we can help ensure young Australians have the essentials to succeed at school. Sponsor a child today: bit.ly/4aTliZr

Edtech, from AI to Google Classroom & beyond, is reshaping education. But without the right safeguards, it could deepen inequalities. Closing the digital divide is key: too many lack devices, reliable internet, & skills essential for today’s learning. bit.ly/3EqSQ4S

Students continue to miss more school than before the pandemic. Attendance dropped from 91.4% in 2019 to 86.5% in 2022, improving to 88.6% in 2023 but dipping slightly again last year. How can we turn it around? Listen to Dr Kirsten Hancock's insights. bit.ly/4aUJB9g

Financial literacy can be life-changing. Saver Plus, Australia’s longest-running financial education program, just secured Federal funding til 2030. Since the early 2000s, it’s helped 64,000 people on low incomes save $30M+ & build lasting savings habits. bit.ly/4aRr2Tf

Every young person deserves equal access to education, no matter their background or where they live. New Suburban University Study Hubs in Fairfield, Mt Druitt/Emerton, Liverpool, Inala & Beenleigh will make uni more accessible for students in lower socio-economic communities.

In its 12th year, the Officeworks Back to School Appeal shows no signs of slowing down. From our team to yours, thankyou Officeworks and your incredible customers for your fundraising efforts this year, raising $1.3 million to support students on our Learning for Life program!

Students are missing more school now than before COVID-19. Declining attendance isn’t the problem, it’s a symptom of deeper issues like mental health, safety, poverty and cost of living. Read Dr Kirsten Hancock’s piece in the Canberra Times. bit.ly/42XN58Q

New Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows more students staying at school: Year 10-12 retention rate rose to 79.9% last yr (up from 78.7% a yr before). But some 1 in 5 still don’t reach Year 12, reinforcing the urgent need for Better & Fairer Schools Agreement reforms. bit.ly/4gJnSCx

Great news: NSW, home to 770,000 students at public schools, has signed the Better & Fairer Schools Agreement – a key step in education reform. We must end educational inequity and ensure every young person has the chance to succeed at school and beyond.

Our CEO, Doug Taylor, explains why skimping on overheads doesn’t just threaten individual charities – it risks the future of the entire sector. - Institute of Community Directors Australia bit.ly/3DuSry9

Pay What It Takes is debunking the myth that charities can deliver vital services and solve social and environmental challenges on the smell of an oily rag. Learn more in this article by The Smith Family’s Lisa Allan & Equity Trustees’ Denise Cheng. bit.ly/3RhN5ti

Good news to start the week. Queensland has signed the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement with the Commonwealth, meaning every state and territory has now committed to these much-needed reforms.

A child's socioeconomic background can have a huge impact on their success at school. New Mitchell Institute research shows gaps start at 2-3 years old. We must ensure educational equity so every young person has the chance to thrive at school & beyond. bit.ly/42ssnfA

🎙️New season of Conversations with The Smith Family launches Wed. Guests incl. David Gonski, Georgie Dent, Steve Biddulph & Eddie Woo. 🔗 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/42mRfoP 🔗 Spotify: spoti.fi/3RbQIRy 📺 Or watch on YouTube: bit.ly/3XQwa4Y

Conversations with The Smith Family is back for Season 2. In our 1st episode, we chat with David Gonski AC to discuss recent developments in AU education reform & what’s needed to ensure every child – no matter their background – has the chance to succeed bit.ly/4imrjjl