Buderim VIEW Club

Guest Speaker Dr Zoe West, is a research fellow at QCGC, focusing on biomarker identification in vulvar cancer. She completed her PhD in Immunology at Queensland University of Technology in 2021, followed by a Postdoctoral fellowship at Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden.

While at Karolinska Institutet Zoe focused on utilising cutting-edge 3D imaging to investigate markers associated with non-Hodgkin’s and Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Using this knowledge, she will be using 3D imaging to investigate 3D patterns of vulvar cancer, with a specific focus on cancer relapse.

Accompanying photo of New member Linda, receiving her membership name badge from President Antoinette 

Sylvia received the Buderim VIEW Club “Making a Difference Award”.

Over 20 years, Sylvia has been a committed member of our VIEW CLUB.

She has served 3-year terms on committee as Assistant Treasurer, Secretary, Delegate and President. She is currently involved in her fourth year organising the bi-monthly club raffles.

Members congratulated her for the passion and dedication she shows towards supporting young people with their education for a better future .

Sylvia’s name will be added to the Honour Roll at VIEW National Convention, Brisbane in 2025.

Our Club has been supporting this excellent STEMM Program, which was founded by Jacquie.  STEMM stands for Supporting Teenagers with Education, Mothering and Mentoring.

The multi-award winning program supports pregnant girls and young mothers in a safe, non-judgmental environment with individual support plans developed by trained case managers, and is the first program of its kind in Queensland. Development of a unique, stand-alone curriculum enables pregnant girls and young mothers to be supported in achieving their educational goals.  By Educating a Mother, You Educate a Family 

Accompanying photo shows Secretary Carol presenting a laptop that had been donated to the STEMM Program, to Jacqui and Amber.

Club Members bring along non-perishable items and/or toiletries for the young mothers, once a year, which can be seen in the accompanying photo.

Accompanying photo shows Member Connie, thanking Guest Speaker Helen, for her interesting talk about fun paper craft.

As can be seen in the photo Club Members Sheila, and Carol, do a funny skit about computers, acting as Abbott and Costello.

John Devers OAM a local journalist and member of Buderim Foundation spoke on Journalism over the years, in England and Sunshine Coast.  A very interesting talk.

Photo L-R:  Sheila thanking Guest Speaker John Devers OAM, 

Accompanying photo of President Antionette (centre) welcoming two new members with their name badges and VIEW Club information package.

Antoinette (right) receives her 30 year badge from Vice President Gail (on the left).  

Photo shows Jenny thanking guest speaker Noel Stallard, a Bush Poet.

Delegate for 2024, Jenny, who was absent at the AGM, was presented with her Delegates badge at our March meeting.

Photo L-R:  Jenny with Vice-President Gail.

Guest Speakers for our March meeting were Imogene and Donna, a mother and daughter team who spoke about The Shack Story which is a Community Service in Nambour, to assist the homeless.

Photo L-R:  Imogene and Donna.

Three of our hard working Members received their 30 year badges in recognition of their service to VIEW.

Photo L-R:  Pat, Nelleke, and Livonia with Vice-President Gail who made the presentations.

Two of our hard working Members received their 20 year badges in recognition of their service to VIEW.

Photo L-R:  Sylvia and Betty, with Vice-President Gail who made the presentations.

Members and guests were delighted to have Ramon, as our Guest Speaker.   Ramon, is a former Learning for Life student and represented The Smith Family, and is now in training to be a Pilot.

Photo L-R:  Brenda, Ramon and President Antoinette.

Our planning committee put on a very successful fashion parade in October. Friends Boutique of Buderim provided the fashions and generously donated their time, expertise and a voucher to add to the many raffle prizes.

Seventy women attended the high tea and parade held in the Function Room at the Buderim Tavern. It was an enjoyable afternoon and a great boost to the sponsorships of our eight Learning For Life students through The Smith Family charity.