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The Smith Family

7/50 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • Tutoring centre
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About The Smith Family

The Smith Family is a national, independent Australian charity that believes education is one of the world's most powerful change agents. They work with thousands of children and their families to help them overcome educational inequality caused by poverty and unlock better futures for themselves.

What's offered

  • Classes at a tutoring centre

Services provided

The Smith Family lists

Literacy programs
Providing resources and support to help children living with disadvantage achieve the required reading standard.
Technology programs
Providing children and young people living with disadvantage with the critical skills, access, and equipment they need.
Numeracy programs
Supporting early years educators and community professionals in building foundational math skills in children under their care.
Learning for Life
An innovative, evidence-based program that supports students throughout their education to achieve positive long-term outcomes for young people experiencing disadvantage.
Mentoring programs
Mentoring programs for students living with disadvantage that provide the encouragement they need to build aspirations for their future.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs
Programs that engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in learning through education, life skills and role models, promoting culturally responsive practice.

Get to know The Smith Family

From The Smith Family's website.

  • Meet the team

    The Smith Family has a talented and dedicated team of 785 staff and 8,389 volunteers working across 91 Australian communities to support children and their families. The leadership includes CEO Doug Taylor, who brings 30 years of experience in the social sector and has led innovative social impact initiatives across not-for-profit, government, philanthropic and corporate sectors. The Board comprises experienced professionals including Nicholas Moore AO (former CEO of Macquarie Group), and specialists in finance, professional services, data analytics, and education policy. Together, the team delivers evidence-based programs focused on overcoming educational inequality caused by poverty through long-term educational support.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Smith Family a registered NDIS provider?

The Smith Family is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. Contact them to ask if they accept NDIS participants and which plan types (self-managed or plan-managed).

What services does The Smith Family provide?

The Smith Family provides Learning Support & Tutoring.

Which areas does The Smith Family cover?

The Smith Family is based in Melbourne, VIC.

How do I connect with The Smith Family?

You can call +61 3 9473 4300, email them and visit their website.

Do I need a referral for learning support & tutoring?

You don't need a referral to see a provider privately. A GP referral is usually only needed to access Medicare rebates or certain funded pathways.

Is learning support & tutoring covered by the NDIS?

It can be, where it aligns with a participant's plan goals — commonly under Capacity Building / Improved Daily Living. Check your plan or ask your support coordinator.

At what age should my child start learning support & tutoring?

There's no set age. If you have concerns about your child's development, an assessment can clarify whether learning support & tutoring would help.

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