VIEW Club - Voice, Interests and Education of Women
Celebrating 50 years of VIEW, looking to our future.
22,000 Australian women can't be wrong!
In 1960, the General Secretary of The Smith Family, George Forbes, created VIEW Clubs of Australia, for women. Back then the purpose of VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women), was to offer companionship and help women, particularly those in rural communities, to overcome social isolation, while improving opportunities for women to have their say, especially at government level.
Today VIEW is a national, self-governed women's organisation with 21,000 members in 400 communities. As a valued part of The Smith Family, VIEW members contribute significant fundraising initiatives and volunteering support, to help give disadvantaged children the step up they need through education to achieve their goals as adults.
50th Anniversary Celebrations around Australia.
This year we are holding a program of special celebratory events around the country so that as many VIEW members can be involved as possible. The National Manager and a National Executive member will be at each event, along with guest speakers and either a lunch or morning tea. Our 50th anniversary celebrations begin on 30 March, the date of the first VIEW Club's inauguration in NSW in 1960. The Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir, has kindly agreed to launch the anniversary, hosting a morning tea at NSW Government House.
Download the current 50th Anniversary Events Calendar here.
Our 50th Anniversary celebrations will provide an opportunity to look to our future, refresh and renew our commitment to our objectives and plan for our next 50 years! In so doing it goes without saying we remain committed to connecting with new female audiences in communities across Australia and working closely with The Smith Family as their valued community partner.
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About VIEW VIEW women in nearly 400 communities enjoy regular social events and the friendship of other women. Through VIEW they learn new skills, develop new confidence and broaden their horizons. Find out more about VIEW Clubs - Voice, Interests and Education of Women |
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VIEW Online Groups VIEW Online enables VIEW women to overcome isolation and gain self-confidence in using new technologies, be more closely connected socially, and have greater access to the wider online community. Join VIEW Online Groups today |
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Join Now VIEW women, as a part of The Smith Family, are committed to providing educational opportunities for Australia's children.. Join your local VIEW Club today |
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VIEW women sponsor over 500 students on The Smith Family's Learning for Life program.