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From the Executive

On behalf of your National Executive, it is my pleasure to
welcome all VIEW members to 2022. Evelyn, Elizabeth and I
L-R Elizabeth Birch, Marg Woodhouse are excited to begin our term of office and what an amazing
(NP), Evelyn Berg.
year it will be!

ith the promise of no more The Smith Family Centenary function It was wonderful to meet the wide
COVID lockdowns and border in Sydney, hosted by Their Excellencies, variety of guests, in particular Mrs
W closures, we hope we can all The Governor-General of Australia and Hurley and hearing her sing a specially
venture out and enjoy our wonderful our Patron Mrs Hurley. The purpose composed song about The Smith
VIEW friendships and connections. was to recognise and thank The Smith Family and VIEW Clubs!
Family’s broad range of supporters,
Our theme for 2022-23 is: “Making We also heard from an indigenous
Connections Makes a Difference.” donors, partners and volunteers for Learning for Life student, Priya. Her
their commitment.
As VIEW members we benefit from The se˜ing was spectacular – historic story illustrated why what we do as
VIEW members is so essential for
wonderful friendships, amazing
speakers and interest group activities Admiralty House, perched on a young people in need and their families.
that keep everyone busy and connected headland directly across the harbour You can read more about the event and
socially, but we also benefit from from the Sydney Opera House. Priya’s story in this issue.
the joy of giving to those living with The sky was ominous. Torrential rain As an active partner of The Smith
disadvantage through the fundraising had been falling in bursts for days Family, VIEW Clubs are truly making a
we do. and the humidity was still near 100%; difference and helping students make
nothing could dampen our spirits.
Most importantly, The Smith Family the most of their education. Thank you
and their students benefit from VIEW’s A highlight of the evening was hearing everyone!
deep and longstanding connection. The Governor-General of Australia, our Our thoughts are with those VIEW
VIEW Patron Mrs Hurley, Doug Taylor,
Together we are helping to create members and their families who have
transformational change for young CEO of The Smith Family and Nicholas been impacted by the devastating
Australians in need and their families. Moore, Chairman of The Smith Family floods in Queensland and NSW.
You are all making a difference to the all acknowledge the important role
lives of more than 1,520 students. VIEW has played in supporting The Marg Woodhouse
Smith Family and the education of National President
In February, the VIEW National students experiencing disadvantage.
Executive was honoured to a˜end

What is VIEW?

VIEW is a national women’s volunteer organisation supporting the education
charity, The Smith Family. Connected through a common purpose, VIEW Club’s
14,000+ members:

• make lasting friendships, share ideas and knowledge and
enjoy social activities;
• learn and develop new skills, while giving back to their communities; and
• advocate for and support the educational outcomes of disadvantaged
Australian students.

Find out more about VIEW by visiting view.org.au, calling
1800 805 366 or emailing view@thesmithfamily.com.au

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