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Our Culture
Our culture is what it feels like to be a part of the VIEW community. It's the warm welcome we give to new women, how we celebrate each other's achievements, shared traditions and the fun and friendship of VIEW.
VIEW is a powerful network of 13,000 women across Australia who come together for the shared purpose of supporting young Australians experiencing poverty to overcome their circumstances and reach their full potential by providing long-term, wrap-around support for their education. For more than 65 years, Australian women have joined VIEW to make connections, build friendships, have fun and give back to their local community by supporting The Smith Family.
Our culture is described in our Vision, our Mission, our Guiding Principles and our Code of Conduct.
Our Guiding Principles
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Inclusive and Welcoming
VIEW women make everyone feel valued, respected and comfortable regardless of age, background or ability. -
Locally Focused & Nationally Active
VIEW women are closely connected to our local community and we are proud to be part of a bigger picture. We work together to make a difference across the country.
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Diverse and Respecting
VIEW women value and embrace different identities, perspectives and experiences. We treat every person with dignity and fairness. -
Collaborative & Future Looking
VIEW women work together openly and respectfully. We plan ahead and welcome change.
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Supportive and Caring
VIEW women show kindness, empathy and encouragement on how we work together. -
Making a Difference Awards
Recognising our members
We keep our culture strong by recognising the members who bring it to life. Our Making a Difference Award celebrates the women who live our values and lift up our community through her actions and her attitude. It’s our way of saying thanks to someone who helps make VIEW Clubs a great place to be.
On a quarterly basis, members nominated by their clubs or by individual members, will receive a letter of acknowledgement from the VIEW Executive, be recognised on the VIEW website and be added to our honour roll at National Convention.
On a quarterly basis, members nominated by their clubs or by individual members, will receive a letter of acknowledgement from the VIEW Executive, be recognised on the VIEW website and be added to our honour roll at National Convention.
Nominate a Member
The VIEW National President reviews nominations for the Making a Difference awards on a quarterly basis. Submissions for Quarter 1 of 2026 are now open!
Nominators will receive a letter of outcome after submissions close at the end of March 2026.