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
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

VIEW National Executive and VIEW National Office regularly communicate with VIEW members via monthly electronic mailouts.

See the latest mailouts listed by month below. Click on the blue link to download the .pdf file

Club Secretary - If you are not receiving these mailouts, please contact National Office.

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

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)

October-December 2024

October 2024

VIEW Merchandise Christmas Sale

National Minutes October 2024

Media Release - Christmas Appeal 2024

July-September 2024

July 2024

August 2024

2024-25 Resolutions - Submissions now open! The VOICE of VIEW / Submission form (Word)

Convention Registration Pack

Blue Illusion National Shopping Day Invitation (19 September 2024)

Learning for Life Sponsorship Changes - 1 January 2025

Blue Sapphire Awards - Opens 1 September 2024

September 2024

April-June 2024

April 2024

May 2024

Resolutions

2024-25 Resolutions - Submissions now open!

The VOICE of VIEW / Submission form (Word)

To make your submission please complete the Voice of VIEW Form

June 2024

VIEW National Convention Registration is open now!

Registration Booklet for 2025 download here.

Registration Form for 2025 download here.

January - March 2024

March 2024

Help Us Help You - Information

Using My Smith Family - Helpful tips

Using My Smith Family Portal - Memo

My Smith Family Portal - FAQ

Online request to update Club details or news - Information page

Real People, Real Stories - Autumn 2024

Club Handbook 2024-25 - one printed copy will be sent to the Club

Updated Treasurer's Guide 2024 - available online only

February 2024

January 2024

January Mailout Covering Note

Welcome to 2024 from National President (individual letters will be sent hardcopy only)*

Membership Procedures (Membership List sent hardcopy only, for softcopy email view@thesmithfamily.com.au)

Service Pin Procedures (Service Pin Checklist/Order Form sent hardcopy only)

Annual Subscriptions (Due 31 March) - Payment Form

Media Release

Late Notification form 2024 Online (Membership List/Annual Subscriptions)

For Treasurer:

Club Cashbook request for Audit 2023 including Checklist

Late Notification Form - Audit 2023

Club Cashbook 2024 Memo

Club Cashbook (hardcopy) Request Form - Online or Word

Club Statement 2024 Memo (Please Note: individual Club Statement will be posted to Club's address)

Club Statement Sample

Training for Treasurers - Finalising VIEW Cashbook for Annual Audit 2023

How to join Microsoft Teams webinar session - information page

* for individual Club copy please contact your Club Secretary