Why Children In Australia Don't All Get The Same Start At School

While many kids are packing their new bags with their new stationery for the first day of school, many kids around Australia don't have the essentials. The Smith Family have a support program that ensures that children across Australia have equal opportunity when it comes to education. Melissa Woods was one of these students. She opens up about her experiences with bullying throughout her school life, and how huge a role The Smith Family support program played in ensuring she got the most out of her education. Plus Wendy Field from The Smith Family explains how parents and other adults can be involved to support kids in needSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.