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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What we offer

Group of older adults walking together outdoors on a city footbridge.

VIEW is a national women’s volunteer organisation that supports the education of children experiencing disadvantage through The Smith Family.

Across Australia, more than 13,000 women in 263 VIEW Clubs come together to connect with others, 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.

If you’re looking to meet like-minded women and make a positive difference, VIEW could be the perfect place to start.

What we offer

When you join VIEW, you become part of a supportive national network of women committed to friendship, community and improving education outcomes for young Australians.

Through local clubs and national initiatives, members can:

Meet regularly with women from diverse backgrounds
Take part in social activities and community events
Share ideas and experiences with others
Build meaningful and lasting friendships
Develop new skills and interests
Help create brighter futures for young Australians experiencing disadvantage
Support students through The Smith Family's Learning for Life program.

Volunteers standing behind a table of school supplies at a community event.

Education is a wonderful step up, out, forward every which way for every student that has a Smith Family sponsorship. We love VIEW, we love our fellowship, we love our camaraderie, everything about VIEW is super!

Kaye Di Carlo Berwick VIEW Club (Victoria)

VIEW is making a difference

13,329

Active members
1,830

Students sponsored
$1.6M

Donated to The Smith Family

To join, simply fill in the form below and someone will be in touch to introduce you to your nearest club. Mandatory fields are marked with *

Cost: $20 joining fee and $20 annual membership subscription.

VIEW publication

Explore the latest issue of VIEW Matters and browse past editions of the VIEW member magazine.
Videos and podcasts

Watch highlights from VIEW Conventions, member stories and videos that showcase the VIEW community.
What we do

Learn how VIEW members support education, build community connections and make a difference across Australia.
About The Smith Family

Discover how The Smith Family supports children experiencing disadvantage through education.

Want to join VIEW?

What we offer

What we offer

VIEW is making a difference

13,329

1,830

$1.6M

VIEW publication

Videos and podcasts

What we do

About The Smith Family