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Breaking the bias this

International Women’s Day

West Coast VIEW Club (WA) members strike the “Break the bias” pose.

n Western Australia, West Coast Coast, Central Coast, Bateau Bay and guest speaker Andrea White tell her
VIEW Club celebrated on 2nd March. South West Sydney, to name a few areas. story of breaking the bias.
I Despite some last-minute challenges Seventy members from VIEW clubs in In Victoria, various events were held
as a result of increasing COVID-19 cases, the New England region came together including a function for members from
the event was a great success. for an event in Tamworth. Members Sunbury-Macedon Ranges VIEW Club
from Bonville-Boambee VIEW Club
First WAVE VIEW Club (WA) hosted (VIC) and other VIEW members and
a lunch with members from Western enjoyed a fun celebration at Sawtell their guests at Club Sunbury. The event’s
Suburbs VIEW Club (WA) a’ending. RSL with members dressing in purple. guest speaker was Jill Gallagher, CEO
At South Tweed Sports Club, three
A father of Learning for Life students of Victorian Aboriginal Community
spoke passionately about the support inspirational women shared their stories Controlled Health Organisation.
given by The Smith Family with members from Twin Towns Evening A’endees reported it was a very
VIEW Club and surrounding clubs.
to his three sons. In keeping with enjoyable day for all.
the IWD theme “Break the Bias,” Sue, In South Australia, Gawler VIEW Club In Queensland, a breakfast hosted by
an Air Force pilot, spoke about working partnered with Gawler Zonta Club, Bribie Island VIEW Club was one of
in a male dominated sector. Girl Guides and the CWA to host several fun events.
an IWD breakfast for women in the
In New South Wales, events were held Congratulations to all clubs and
across the state, including in Goulburn, community. This was the 20th year members for the celebrations!
of the collaborative breakfast.
Tamworth, Tweed Heads, the Mid North
Five VIEW women a’ended to hear

IWD message from The Smith Family CEO

ecognising VIEW’s connection with there to make a difference – and with over 1,500 students supported,
International Women’s in your case that has specifically you’re providing a practical and
R Day, Doug Taylor, The Smith meant 62 years of helping children in effective solution as
Family’s CEO, sent a message to need. As the International Women’s a way to help them break the cycle of
VIEW Clubs on 8th March. Day organisation says: purple poverty and realise their
This is part of the message: signifies justice and dignity. You have potential in life.”
championed social justice for these
“It is the VIEW spirit, as typified in children – and today as our largest If you missed Doug Taylor’s le’er,
the VIEW colour of purple, to be Learning for Life community sponsor, visit: view.org.au.

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