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Governor General Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC becomes VIEW Patron

National

15 November 2024

The Smith Family and VIEW Clubs of Australia announce the Governor General,
Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, as their new Patron

The Smith Family and VIEW Clubs of Australia are delighted to announce that, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, the Governor General of Australia, has agreed to be Patron of the two organisations.

Her Excellency has decades of experience in business and community leadership and advocating for women and community organisations.

The Smith Family’s CEO, Doug Taylor, said The Smith Family is thrilled to have the patronage of the Governor General.

“We know from our meetings with Her Excellency that she has an incredible passion for building and promoting strong communities,” he said.

“We look forward to working with the Governor General to engage her in our work in communities across Australia, connect her with the families we support, highlight the issues experienced by children and young people with their education and what are the solutions we offer to the barriers they face.”

“Her Excellency has demonstrated through her professional life a commitment to women’s issues and the welfare of children in the community, two important issues that align with our purpose,” said VIEW National President Elizabeth Birch.

“We are looking forward to linking her with our members and showing her the difference that our members make to children and families experiencing disadvantage.

Photo: (L-R)

Julie Walker, General Manager WA, The Smith Family, Helen Burgess Manager Ghirraween Child and Parent Centre, Her Excellency The Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Mary Deakin VIEW Zone Councillor

VIEW Patron Mrs Linda Hurley — Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley

VIEW Clubs of Australia (VIEW) is delighted to announce Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley as the organisation’s first ever Patron.

As a passionate advocate for children’s education, and with close ties to communities across Australia as the wife of the Governor-General, Mrs Hurley is the perfect fit to represent the organisation. She joins 15,000 members who give tirelessly in their local communities to support young Australians in need.

“I’m honoured to be VIEW’s very first Patron. I have long admired the work VIEW members do in their communities, including their fabulous fundraising events, inspiring monthly lunches, fun-filled social activities and importantly, their generous sponsorship of students in need through The Smith Family,” Mrs Hurley said.

“As a teacher, I’ve seen firsthand the transformational power education has on young people. It really does change lives, which is why what VIEW does to help young people is so important to me.”

Governor General & Mrs Hurley Smith Family video message