This festive season give a gift that will help a family in need.

Spread joy this holiday season by giving a gift that will help children in need create their own better futures.

Learning Essentials

Help give children experiencing disadvantage the essentials they need to fit in, build confidence and succeed at school.

STARTS AT $25 >

Learning Pathways

By giving a gift that supports learning pathways, you can give these children the encouragement they need to build aspirations for their future.

STARTS AT $35 >

Learning Support

Through our proven learning support and mentoring programs, The Smith Family gives Australian children a chance to break the cycle of poverty.

STARTS AT $50 >

How it works

1. ​Choose a gift

Find a gift that matches your recipient's special interests.

2. Select a Card

If desired, download a card or send an e-card to your friend or loved one.

3. Support a child

Your gift will help an Australian child fit in at school and keep up with their classmates.

Our Favourite Gift Ideas

They say that it's the thought that counts, yet putting those thoughts into action is what really changes lives. All proceeds from our online shop will help children in need reach their potential. Here are four of our favourite products to get you started.

About The Smith Family

The Smith Family helps Australian children who are growing up with disadvantage to get the most out of their education, so they can create better futures for themselves. We run learning support and mentoring programs that help children in need to fit in at school, keep up with their peers, and build their confidence. We support children and young people at all stages of their education, providing tailored support from the early years of learning development through to high school and tertiary studies.

Our programs help young people build the skills, knowledge, motivation, and self-belief they need to fulfil their potential. This support increases the chances that a young person will stay engaged with school, complete Year 12, and go on to further study or employment. Our work is possible thanks to our generous supporters and all those who choose our Charity Gifts for their friends and loved ones.

Children are falling behind

Today, there are more than 1.2m Australian children and young people living in poverty.

Education can change lives

We support Australian children to participate fully in their education, giving them the best chance at breaking the cycle of disadvantage.

Contributing to a better future

Last year, 159,753 children and their families received support through Smith Family programs.