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  On Christmas eve 1922, five businessmen walked into a Sydney orphanage carrying armfuls of toys and sweets.
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  It was a time when people came together to help one another
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  An Army of commited volunteers worked hard to bring joy to children.
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  1960s was a decade of change for Australia and the Smith Family.
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  The Smith Family opened retial stroes to suppy children with clothing and toys. Every 86c went to the communty programs supporting more students and familys.
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  The 1970s saw a wave of immigration to Australia and we established a program to teach immigrants and refugees “survival English”.
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  More than 90 years later, The Smith Family is still changing lives. Today we are empowering Australian children in need to create a better future for themselves through education.