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  “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
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Carindale VIEW Club

About

Carindale VIEW Club was formed in 1994.

Currently, the Club sponsors ten 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 4th Thursday each month
Time: At 11.30am
Where: Newnham Hotel
Address: 516 Newnham Road, Upper Mount Gravatt, QLD 4122

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Contact

Lerlene:0407 114 686
Email: carindaleview@gmail.com

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Club News

Meet Our 2026 Committee

A successful AGM was held in January, when our 2026 Committee was inducted.

Accompanying photo:

Front row: L-R Suzanne; Carol; Barbara; Clair ZC, Lerlene;
Back Row: L-R Lynne; Michelle; and Lynne.

32nd Birthday Celebrations in 2026

Our club celebrated their 32nd birthday, members received their service pins for 10 and 20 years service to VIEW.

Photo (Top L) 10 year pin recipients; (Top R) 20 year recipients; and bottom photo singing Happy Birthday

Fashion Parade Fundraiser

Our Fashion Parade fundraiser, fashion by U&I Designs. Photos show members having fun while raising money for our Learning for Life Students.

Gala 2026 in July

Members enjoyed the Gala held on the 3rd July,

Coffee and Chat Morning 2026

Sixteen of our Members enjoyed a fun Coffee and Chat morning, plenty of chatter and laughter.

Another Successful Year!

Congratulations to Carindale VIEW Club members for another successful year

At our Christmas luncheon, we had a total of 38 amazing raffles and prizes for the best Christmas outfits.

All Things Christmas 2025

Carindale held their final meeting for 2025, celebrating all things Christmas.