By Microsoft News Center 25 February, 2021 One in every six children and young people in Australia live in poverty. Tens of thousands of them are receiving support from The Smith Family to make the most of their education. As Australiaâs leading childrenâs education charity, The Smith Family understands the value of data in ensuring that every dollar donated, and every hour volunteered, achieves maximum impact for the 57,000 young people it supports through its Learning for Life program. Chief executive officer Dr Lisa OâBrien explains that The Smith Family; âWants to significantly increase the number of students that we support on our evidence-based programs and to help them to break that cycle of disadvantage.â Over coming years she says that digital and data will help amplify and accelerate The Smith Familyâs mission.