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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.
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  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
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- 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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Queanbeyan VIEW Club

About

Queanbeyan VIEW Club was formed in 1984.

Currently, the Club sponsors two Smith Family Learning for Life students and is actively involved in fundraising activities to raise donations for The Smith Family programs.

We are always open to new members, so please get in touch today and come and see what it's all about.

Location

When: Meeting Day on the 3rd Thursday each month
Time: At 12.00noon for 12.30pm
Where: The Tourist Hotel
Address: 31 Monaro Street, QUEANBEYAN NSW 2620

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Contact

Sue on 0448 427 237
Email: queanbeyanview@gmail.com

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Club News

Meet Our 2026 Committee

Photo L - R: President Kaye, Irene, Mary, Sandra, Sue and Karen

Museum Outing in May 2026

In May 2026, we were invited for a private guided tour of the Queanbeyan Museum as part of the local Heritage Festival celebrations.

Many memories were brought to the surface, including photos, honey jars and other artefacts of the Scattergood family of apiarists.

Photo on the left of two of the Scattergood daughters who are also club members.

March 2026 Promotion of Seniors

On a beautiful sunny day in March 2026, our members Sue and Karen, pictured, hosted a table of VIEW merchandise promoting the Club to the local community, with great interest shown and lovely connections made.

International Women's Day 2026

Members joined together to celebrate International Women's Day with a very interesting and emotional talk by member Elizabeth on her early childhood in central Europe during WWII and migrating to Australia from post war Europe.

A story of lost and found family connections. The club raised money for Joyspreader gifts for The Smith Family.

sept-meeting — Top: Speaker Claudia, new member Mary, and President Kaye; Bottom-left: guest speaker Judy Carmody; Bottom-right: Speaker Claudia with new member Elizabeth

Club September Update

Judy Darmody, from Rural Mental Health programe, was the guest speaker for our September meeting. October meeting will be held on Thursday the 16th at the Tourist Hotel, Monaro Street Qbn. 12.for 12.30.

Guest speaker will be Stephen Trump from the Australian Red Cross. New ladies are always welcome to join us in fun and friendship, and to support The Smith Family and Learning for Life students. RSVP to Sue on 0448427237 or queanbeyanview@gmail.com

41st birthday Dinner Celebrations

Speaker was Tony Wood, the Canberra Raiders, Victor the Viking Mascot. Tony spoke of both his being a Mascot for the Raiders, and his work with Baptist Care. Members Enjoyed the luncheon by dressing up in green or in Raiders colours. Next meeting will be on August 21st 12 noon for 12:30pm at the Tourist Hotel, Monaro Street, Queanbeyan. Speaker will be Gillian Opie – downsize and organise.