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Our Programs
- Literacy programs
  Providing resources and support to help children living with disadvantage achieve the required reading standard.
- Technology programs
  Providing children and young people living with disadvantage with the critical skills, access, and equipment they need.
- Numeracy programs
  We support early years educators and community professionals in building foundational math skills in children under their care.
- Learning for Life
  Learning for Life is an innovative, evidence-based program that supports students throughout their education to achieve positive long-term outcomes for young people experiencing disadvantage.
- Mentoring programs
  Mentoring programs for students living with disadvantage that provide the encouragement they need to build aspirations for their future.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs
  Our work engages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in learning through education, life skills and role models, promoting culturally responsive practice.
Our learning support and mentoring programs in 90 Australian communities directly help children in need achieve their goals through education.
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Get Involved
- Ways to fundraise
  Learn about fundraising and give back to the community with The Smith Family.
- Volunteer with us
  Share your skills to help Australian children in need transform their lives through education.
- Corporate partnerships
  Corporate partnerships give young Australians in need the chance to change their futures through educational support. Discover how you can join forces with The Smith Family to create a mutually-beneficial, impactful partnership.
- Careers
  We aim to provide a working environment where staff and volunteers have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
- Events
  Participate in events and activities that support young Australians experiencing disadvantage.
- VIEW Clubs of Australia
  Learn about VIEW, a leading women’s volunteer organisation and support network with over 13,000 members, across Australia.
Ways to Give
- Sponsor a child
  Through child sponsorship, you will be matched to an Australian child in need, helping to support the cost of their school essentials.
- A gift in your will
  Ensure that future generations of Australian children have the support they need to make the most of their education.
- Monthly donation
  Become a monthly donor and provide continual support throughout all stages of a child’s education.
- Philanthropic giving
  Through your philanthropy, you can ensure that young Australians impacted by poverty get the education that all children deserve.
- Single donation
  Your donation will help young Australians in need by providing access to our Learning for Life education support programs.
- Workplace giving
  Making small, regular donations to The Smith Family through Workplace Giving is an easy way to help change the lives of young Australians living in poverty.
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VIEW Clubs of Australia

Making connections, makes a difference

VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) is a national women’s organisation and support network bringing women together in local communities to enjoy social activities, develop skills, make connections and participate in networking events while supporting and advocating for the education of young Australians in need.

VIEW’s 13,000 members share the common purpose of exclusively supporting the children’s education charity, The Smith Family. VIEW women are empowered by the positive difference they make to the lives of disadvantaged Australian children and young people.

Today VIEW is proudly the largest community sponsor of the Learning for Life program supporting over 1,860+ students.

VIEW Clubs’ long-standing connection with The Smith Family helps it support young Australians experiencing poverty to overcome their circumstances and reach their full potential by providing long-term, wrap-around support for their education.

For over 100 years, The Smith Family has been working to improve the lives of children experiencing poverty. For over 65 years VIEW has connected with others in the community, enabling The Smith Family to reach more families in need.

VIEW Clubs support the good work of The Smith Family, providing an important source of volunteers, fundraising and connection in local communities.

Join VIEW

For over six decades, VIEW members have:

Connected women in their local communities to come together and make a difference
raised over $45 million for the children’s charity The Smith Family.
volunteered over 3.3 million hours to The Smith Family.
raised awareness and advocated for Australian children experiencing disadvantage.
supported The Smith Family’s work with disadvantaged children, including sponsoring 1,860+ students on the Learning for Life program today.

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VIEW today

VIEW is a national women's organisation with 13,000+ members in close to 270 communities. VIEW members make a difference in the communities, help disadvantaged students with their education and make new friends.
VIEW is proud to be the largest community sponsor of The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. Collectively, VIEW members sponsor the education of more than 1,860+ students on the Learning for Life program.
Local and national activities organised by VIEW raise vital funds for The Smith Family. This work contributes more than $1.3 million every year to The Smith Family’s programs for young people experiencing disadvantage.

About VIEW

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VIEW women build lasting friendships, empowered and connected by the common purpose to support The Smith Family and make a difference to Australian children in need.
VIEW effects positive change within the Australian community, by helping children experiencing disadvantage succeed at school which has a lasting impact on their lives and potential for generations to come.
VIEW raises awareness about and advocates for disadvantaged Australian children. The collective power of the organisation's more than 13,000-strong national voice helps more Australians to learn about The Smith Family's work.

Enrich your life – join a VIEW Club!

VIEW provides a network for women to connect with each other in the community, while supporting the work of The Smith Family.

Every week, VIEW Club members across Australia come together as friends to hear from a guest speaker, exchange interesting ideas and socialise with like-minded women, while also raising important funds to help support the education of Australian children.

Enrich your life by joining your local VIEW Club. As a valued member you will benefit from:

The satisfaction which comes through providing essential support to Australia children experiencing disadvantage, empowering them to make the most of their educational and learning opportunities.
Taking part in regular events, including galas, theatre nights, book clubs, walking groups, travel tours, conferences and the biennial VIEW National Convention.
Participating in volunteering and fundraising activities in support of The Smith Family.
Developing skills in leadership, public speaking, digital literacy and event management.
Regular newsletters to keep you up-to-date on community issues, topical matters affecting women and program outcomes from VIEW and The Smith Family.

Find a club

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