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sponsors more than 1,800 students and surrounds joined us at the
on The Smith Family’s Learning for function to recognise VIEW’s
Life program. That’s an incredible significant contributions and
achievement! We extend our the vital work we do with The
deep gratitude to you all – your Smith Family.
dedication to fundraising has
made this possible. We hope many VIEW Clubs across
the country will consider hosting
It was great to be able to announce events to celebrate this special Blue
L–R: Elizabeth Birch (NP), Sandra this to the VIEW National Leadership Sapphire 65th Anniversary and, in
Jankovskis and Lorraine Thomson. Team in February when we all the spirit of our theme, ‘shine a light
met in The Smith Family’s National on our brilliance’.
Office. We were provided with an
From the update on the Governance and As a proud Queenslander, I’m
Leadership project, determined thrilled that our key anniversary
Executive the next three resolutions and celebration is VIEW’s National
Convention to be held in Brisbane
received media training to support
us for this exciting year ahead. We in September. Bringing together
also enjoyed renewing friendships, VIEW members from across the
sharing knowledge and connecting country, Convention is a wonderful
Welcome to this special edition
with each other and The Smith opportunity to connect with fellow
of VIEW Matters, celebrating an
Family team. members, share experiences and
incredible milestone: 65 years of
be inspired by guest speakers.
VIEW! This is a great time for all
Elizabeth, Sandra and I would like Elizabeth, Sandra and I warmly
VIEW members to reflect with pride
to congratulate the clubs who encourage you and your friends to
on VIEW’s rich history, celebrate our
organised functions and activities join us in Brisbane for a memorable
achievements and look ahead to
to celebrate International Women’s experience reinforcing VIEW’s
a bright future. We have so much
Day this year. As one of Australia’s shared purpose and strength. I’m
to celebrate!
leading women’s volunteer sure VIEW’s Queensland members
organisations, VIEW consistently will be out in force making this a
irstly, in case you missed it, provides an opportunity to Convention to remember.
in November the Governor ‘encourage action to heighten
F General of Australia, Her awareness of the resource, Thank you to every member for
Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam strategies and activities that your dedication to supporting the
Mostyn AC agreed to be VIEW’s new positively impact women’. education of Australian students
Patron! It followed a meeting in experiencing disadvantage – you
October last year with Elizabeth and In mid-March, we were honoured are what makes VIEW so special.
to attend a Vice Regal afternoon
other representatives from VIEW.
She has also agreed to be The Smith tea hosted by Her Excellency the
Family’s Patron. Honourable Margaret Beazley AC Lorraine Thomson
KC, Governor of New South Wales to National Vice President 2024-25
Elizabeth, Sandra and I are also celebrate VIEW’s 65th anniversary.
very excited to share the wonderful Nearly one hundred excited VIEW
news that VIEW now collectively members from Sydney

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
13,000 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 Australian children 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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