In addition to advocating on behalf of disadvantaged children and young people, every two years VIEW members vote on one or more issues of importance that will be the focus of advocacy and lobbying work for the coming years. These are called resolutions.
The VIEW National Resolution process is the voice of the organisation. Through this, members are able to collectively identify and articulate issues that are considered important for influencing social change in Australia. Many VIEW resolutions have been successful in fostering legislative changes for the betterment of Australian society.
Resolutions provide a platform to not only promote issues of importance, but also the work of VIEW Clubs and The Smith Family, in supporting the education of disadvantaged children and helping to break the cycle of disadvantage.
Resolutions focused in this way, and reflecting the aims of VIEW and The Smith Family, help to promote and raise awareness of VIEW among the public and communicate key VIEW messages to prospective members.
Resolutions debated at Convention since 1965.
Resolutions 2022-23
Voting completed
Resolution votes were tallied resulting in all three resolutions being carried.
Following is the order of preference:
- Social housing & local & regional support networks to address homelessness
- Providing adequate internet access incl digital resources & skills to children in rural & remote areas of Australia
- Restrictions on Sports Betting Companies advertising
Next Steps
The Resolution Sub-Committee will be sending letters to Government Ministers, NGOs and relevant Statutory Authorities.
All members are encouraged during the next two years (2024-25) to promote the three Resolutions. Template letters will be made available.