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From the members from Yerrabi and Leopold
VIEW Clubs to the VIEW family.
Executive I would like to encourage you to read

the story on page 6 about Indigenous
student Kaytlyn who achieved her
dream of going to university thanks
With more sponsored students than
ever before and two new VIEW Clubs, to support from The Smith Family’s
the start of 2023 has been full of Learning for Life program. Kaytlyn is
L-R: Elizabeth Birch, Marg Woodhouse excitement and celebrations! among the 20,000 Aboriginal and Torres
and Evelyn Berg. Strait Islander students and families
supported by The Smith Family.
You can also catch up on some of the
n behalf of your National Office team members joined VIEW fabulous International Women’s Day
Executive, I am thrilled to National Councillors for a morning tea to (IWD) functions hosted by VIEW Clubs
O congratulate every VIEW celebrate this significant achievement, across the country. IWD is one of our
member on reaching – and exceeding - show their appreciation for VIEW and treasured celebrations and Marg,
our sponsorship target of 1,600 Learning thank all VIEW members for their Evelyn and I were delighted to be able
for Life students. We know the effort ongoing support. to attend several events in Western
every VIEW Club makes to meet the Australia, Victoria and New South
sponsorship costs of just one student, Marg, Evelyn and I were very pleased Wales recognising the wonderful
so for VIEW Clubs to collectively to be able to attend Yerrabi VIEW women of VIEW.
now sponsor over 1,600 students is a Club’s inauguration in February. This is
fantastic achievement. Your investment the eighth VIEW Club in the Australian Thank you again for being part of VIEW.
in the education of these children is Capital Territory. Our congratulations go Through your commitment to The Smith
contributing to long-term positive to the Development Team, led by June Family and VIEW Clubs, VIEW members
benefits for them, their families, and Weise, who have spent the last few years make a life-changing contribution to
generations to come. recruiting members and supporting the the educational outcomes of children
foundation committee.
I was delighted to celebrate this experiencing disadvantage. You are
milestone at the productive and Soon after the celebrations for Yerrabi enabling these students to create
informative National Council meeting VIEW Club, we were delighted to positive futures for themselves and
at The Smith Family’s National Office welcome another new club - Leopold their families.
in Sydney over two days in February. VIEW Club, located on the Bellarine
On the second day, which happened to Peninsula of Victoria. Congratulations to
coincide with Valentine’s Day, CEO Doug Lyn Geer and the Victorian Development Elizabeth Birch
Taylor and all The Smith Family National Team. We warmly welcome all new National Vice President

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 plus 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 students
experiencing disadvantage.

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

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