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About Us
- What we do
  VIEW members exclusively support the children’s education charity, The Smith Family.
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  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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- 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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Arana VIEW Club

About

Arana VIEW Club was formed in 1997.

Currently, the Club sponsors fourteen 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 1st Wednesday each month
Time: At 10.30am for 11.00am
Where: Arana Leagues Club
Address: 247 Dawson Parade, KEPERRA QLD 4054

Location on Google Maps

Contact

President Hiliary on 0421 047 451
Secretary Karen on 0403 157 690

Email: aranaview@gmail.com

Club News

Meet Our Committee

Committee Top from L - R: President Hilary, Vice President Bonnie, Secretary Karen, Treasurer Kath, Assistant Treasurer Carol P Delegate Helen, Program Officer Loris, Publicity Officer Robyn, Program Officer June, and Judy.

Changes since our earlier AGM picture below L-R: Assistant Treasurer Jennifer and Assistant Secretary Trish.

Club's 29th Birthday, April 2026

Accompanying photo shows:

Top: Past Presidents cutting the cake

Bottom-left: Craig Shaw making the Birthday swing

Bottom-right: Committee Welcome

Congratulation Sharon!

Accompanying photo shows Sharon receiving her 20 years badge, April 2026.