How The Smith Family Changed Our Lives

When Simonne suddenly became a single parent, one famous charity was there to lend a hand

- Brigid Auchettl

Brave Adelaide mum Simonne says her family’s life changed forever when The Smith Family stepped in to provide the support she needed to help her children finish their education and begin to chase their own dreams.

“When someone supports you like The Smith Family, it’s like a huge burden has been lifted off your back,” Simonne says, explaining that when her marriage broke down 12 years ago, she struggled to raise Adam, now 20 and Brianna, 17, on a single wage.

“I was really torn between putting food on my children’s plate, paying my household bills and rent.”