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.
See and hear why VIEW Clubs are important to The Smith Family and why you should join VIEW.
Videos & Podcasts
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.
There are more than 300 VIEW Clubs located in communities throughout Australia looking for new members – women from all backgrounds and walks of life, who want to make a difference.
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VIEW Club Mailouts

Update: The Smith Family General Managers

Sent 27 January 2026
Letter from Lisa Allan, Head of State and Territory Operations at The Smith Family to all VIEW Clubs to provide an update on internal organisation changes and the impact on VIEW Clubs. No action is required from clubs, this information is for your awareness and understanding only.

Letter to VIEW Clubs PDF

January Mailout 2026

Sent 23 January 2026
Information for the 2026 committee of all VIEW Clubs. Please contact National Office at view@thesmithfamily.com.au if you did not receive any of the documents marked "*Club specific" and we can email you a replacement copy.

General

Cover Letter PDF

Welcome Letter (*Club specific)

Help Us Help You PDF

Joyspreaders Flyer PDF

Club Handbook 2026/27 PDF

Summary of Changes to Club Handbook PDF

Treasurer

Treasurer Instructions PDF

Audit Checklist PDF

Club Statement (*Club specific)

EFT Payment Form (*Club specific)

Electronic Cashbook 2026 Excel

Request for hardcopy cashbook Online

Annual Subscription Cheque Payment Form Word

Cheque Payment Form Word

Secretary

Secretary Instructions PDF

Club Membership List (*Club specific)

Service/Decade Pin Order Form (*Club specific)

Publicity Officer

Media Release - New Year, Join VIEW 2026 Word

2025 Mailouts

April 2025

VIEW Bumper Sticker - Flyer

VIEW National Convention Brisbane 2025 -
Even more exciting reasons to come to Convention!! Update

VIEW National Convention Brisbane 2025 - Writer's Festival Update

May 2025

Media Release - Winter Appeal 2025

October 2025

The Smith Family Christmas Appeal

VIEW Xmas Merchandise Sale

The Smith Family Christmas Appeal - MR

Your Support Real Impact

January 2025

January Cover Memo

National President Welcome to 2025 (generic letter, individual club letters posted)

Membership List Guidelines and FAQ (Individual Membership Lists posted to clubs only)

Service Pin Check List (individual Service Pin Order forms posted to clubs only)

Media Release - VIEW 65 years of connecting women in community

Convention Blast 2025

Donation Form

Membership Application 2025

General Late Form Notification

For Treasurers:

Request for Cashbook 2024

Request for Hardcopy Cashbook (Electronic Cashbooks available at Resources/Forms)

Statement Memo

Statement Sample (individual statements posted to club only)

February 2025

March 2025

'Voice of VIEW' Voting (Voting open until 29 August 2025)

Resolutions

Resolution 1 - Addressing Loneliness and Social Isolation

Resolution 2 - National Education Standards

Resolution 3 -Funding Mental Health Programs for Children

Voting Paper

Instructions & Ballot/ Separate Instructions (laminate to share) / Multi Voting (save paper)

Tally Sheet - Club Record (email to view@thesmithfamily.com.au)