The Smith Family Winter Appeal 
YOUR SAY

Your say: Doug Taylor, Chief Executive Officer, The Smith Family. I’m writing to express my deep appreciation and thanks to everyone across South Australia who supported The Smith Family’s 2023 Winter Appeal. It goes without saying that the last few years have been incredibly hard on all Australians – we have gone from the COVID-19 pandemic to the middle of a cost-of-living crisis. Both have had a significant impact on our feeling of stability and our plans for the future. And while many of us are struggling, it’s the Australians who have the least who have been impacted most. Living in economically unstable times is particularly difficult for young people, and this is even more true for children living in poverty. School can be a great constant, and all children should feel confident enough to participate fully, so they can get the most out of their education. We know that […]

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