Resources
- Forms
  Club use only - Browse and download forms and resources to assist in the smooth running of your VIEW club.
- Organisational Information
  Download resources and information about club positions and roles, VIEW policies and club organisational structures.
- VIEW Merchandise
  All money raised from the sale of VIEW merchandise goes towards supporting disadvantaged young Australians with their education - browse our range of items today.
- Club Mailouts
  Catch up on the latest VIEW news in our monthly mailouts for VIEW Club members.
- VIEW Publications
  VIEW Matters is a 16-page magazine published two yearly for VIEW members. Read the latest issue today or read about other VIEW activities in the VIEW Minutes.
- Media Releases
  Read the latest VIEW media releases to learn more about VIEW Clubs nationally, and in your local area.
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About Us
- What we do
  VIEW members exclusively support the children’s education charity, The Smith Family.
- Resolutions
  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.
- Our Leadership Team
  We have a dedicated VIEW members who works across the country to achieve our vision.
- Our History
  “Founding VIEW Clubs is the best thing I have ever done…I hope VIEW will become the greatest voice of women in Australia.” George Forbes, 1970
We are proud of the strong culture we have developed over 65 years of connecting women in communities across Australia to support The Smith Family and improve educational outcomes for Australian children and young people experiencing disadvantage.

Our Culture
Get Involved
- Volunteer
  As a VIEW member there are many opportunities to volunteer your time and skills to directly help and support The Smith Family and disadvantaged Australian children and their families.
- Fundraise
  VIEW members raise over $1.1 million annually for The Smith Family and sponsor more than 1,650+ Learning for Life students.
- Raise awareness and advocate
  With more than 300 clubs around Australia involving some 14,000 women from all walks of life, the collective voice of VIEW is an important aspect of the organsation's work.
- Sponsor a disadvantaged student
  Learning for Life sponsorship provides disadvantaged students with financial assistance, emotional support and access to learning and educational programs.
- Partner with VIEW
  VIEW is proud to have a wide range of community partners that support our fundraising efforts and the work of The Smith Family. We would like to thank the following companies for their ongoing support.
Across Australia, more than 13,000 women come together to connect, give back to their communities and help create brighter futures for young Australians. VIEW members come from all walks of life but share a common purpose: supporting education while building meaningful friendships and community connections.

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Resolutions

The Call Out

VIEW Clubs or members are invited to submit their motions for consideration of potential resolutions for 2028-29. Submissions will close on Friday 27 November 2026.

Submit your motion

History of Resolutions

The Voice of VIEW

Every two years, VIEW members vote on one or more issues of national importance that will be the focus of advocacy and lobbying work for the coming years. Through the VIEW National Resolution process members are able to collectively identify and articulate issues that are considered important for influencing social change in Australia.

Resolutions provide a platform promote not only issues of importance, but also the work of VIEW and The Smith Family supporting the education of Australian children experiencing disadvantage.
VIEW dedicate one resolution to Education, Children or the interests of Women. Many of these resolutions have related to current topical issues such as an equitable education for all children, or domestic violence. These issues are ongoing and impactful challenges in our society and have formed part of our advocacy platform multiple times over the years.

VIEW resolutions give women a voice to raise issues of local and national importance

Resolutions 2028-29

The Call Out!

VIEW Clubs or members are invited to use this online form to submit their motions for consideration of potential resolutions for 2028-29.

Submissions will close on Friday 27 November 2026.

Each motion needs to be supported by a strong and well-presented argument for and argument against. This is to ensure that the intent of the motion is fully presented by the Club/Individual.
Clubs or individuals may, if they wish, provide ‘dot points’ of concerns/issues to be considered by the Resolution Sub-Committee.
By completing this online form all resolutions will be forwarded to National Office.

The resolutions sub-committee will review all submissions and prepare a voting paper for the National Leadership Team ahead of the February 2027 National Leadership Team Meeting.

Submit your motion

Resolutions 2026-27

The successful resolutions for VIEW advocacy in 2026-27 are (in order of preference):

1. Funding Mental Health Programs for Children
VIEW Clubs of Australia call on the State and Federal Government to allocate additional Commonwealth funding to all Primary and Secondary Schools to enable them to employ Mental Health professionals to be based in each school to improve Children’s mental health outcomes.

2. National Education Standards
VIEW Clubs of Australia call on the State and Federal Government to ensure funding and resources are sufficient to address the educational needs of children who fall below the National Educational Standards for their year level in numeracy and literacy and provide programs and resources to meet the educational needs of children failing to attain the National Standards in numeracy and literacy as indicated by NAPLAN.

3. Addressing Loneliness and Social Isolation
VIEW Clubs of Australia call on State and Federal Governments to create sustainable, evidence-based programs that effectively address loneliness and social isolation. We urge the integration of loneliness prevention strategies into existing health, social, and urban planning policies to foster a holistic approach to community well-being.

Be the Voice of VIEW

All VIEW Clubs are encouraged to use their voice and advocate for our resolutions! The VIEW National Executive and National Leadership Team have been contacting Federal MPs to promote and advocate for our chosen resolutions. Individual VIEW Clubs can use the below template letters to contact your local MP and use your voice in community.

Instructions for use:

Please do not alter/change the wording of this letter, personalise with club details only.
Ensure a copy of any correspondence is forwarded to the Zone and/or National Councillor who will forward details to the Resolution Sub-Committee.
Ensure that all correspondence is recorded in Club Minutes.