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.
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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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Charity Fundraising

VIEW members raise over $1.1 million annually for The Smith Family and sponsor more than 1,600+ Learning for Life students.

Through a range of fundraising initiatives and activities, VIEW members raise much-needed funds for The Smith Family's learning programs that support disadvantaged children get the most from their education. In addition, many VIEW Clubs raise funds each year to sponsor one or more students participating in The Smith Family's Learning for Life sponsorship program.

Read about how sponsorship is helping students from disadvantaged families succeed at school here.

VIEW members are also enthusiastic participants in The Smith Family fundraising initiatives such as the annual Toy & Book Appeal and Joyspreader Charity Gifts.

Where our donations go

We are a valued part of The Smith Family. All funds raised by VIEW are directed to The Smith Family to help Australian children in need to succeed at school.

The Smith Family is a national children’s charity that helps disadvantaged young Australians to succeed at school, so they can create better futures for themselves.

www.thesmithfamily.com.au

Fundraising initiatives

VIEW members run a variety of fundraising initiatives for The Smith Family in their communities. Fundraising is tailored to the needs of the members of each club.

At Club level

Raffles
Annual Auction
Bring and Buy
Book Swap
Craft Day
Soup and slice afternoons
Fundraising lunches in members' homes
Trading Table

At Community level

Community fundraising events provide the opportunity for members of the public to contribute to The Smith Family. These types of event also promote VIEW Clubs of Australia and help to increase membership, raise the profile of the organisation and our connection with The Smith Family.

Bunnings BBQs
Mini fetes
Stall at local fairs
Sell raffle tickets
Christmas wrapping in local shopping centres
Cake and produce stalls at local shopping centres

Special Activities

National International Women’s Day events
Walk with VIEW
Blue Illusion – Styling Workshops and National Shopping day events
Christmas wrapping at local shopping centres
Bus trips to city for theatre/musicals etc. (some can be subsidised by local councils)
Catering for local Theatre Groups, Bridge Clubs and Anzac Day commemorations in return for donation
Marshalling duties at local events, egg, triathlon – donation received for participation
Peoples Choice Community Lottery
Fashion Parades
Garage sales