VIEW Clubs of Australia - Online

In 1960 under the direction of George Forbes, the then General Secretary of the Smith Family, the first VIEW Club in Balgowlah in Sydney was formed. The VIEW Club was formed at a time in our history when women were not permitted to join clubs (yes, this was only in 1960) such as Rotary, Apex, Lions or other service clubs. It was a time when women were restricted by legislation and regulation about where they could go and what they could do. George Forbes realised social isolation of women exacerbated many family concerns and would be eased when women were able to meet regularly with other women. Women value their female friends and confidants whether they are single or married, parents or grandparents, pursuing a career or working from or in the home.

VIEW (Voice, Interest and Education of Women) is:

21,000 women over the age of 18 from a broad range of backgrounds

in 400 communities across Australia

non party political and not religiously affiliated

a valued part of The Smith Family


WHAT DOES VIEW DO ?

• Improves the lives of women, encourages friendship and a sense of well being for women of all ages, from all walks of life

• Encourages women to discover new talents, learn new skills and develop confidence and self-esteem

• Sponsors over 400 disadvantaged Australian children to help them participate fully in their education

• Helps in a practical way - VIEW members in 400 clubs across Australia together contribute over 50,000 hours in volunteering each year

• Raises more than $1 million each year to support disadvantaged children and their families through The Smith Family’s programs


HOW OFTEN DO VIEW CLUBS MEET ?

VIEW club meetings are held each month, usually over lunch or dinner

VIEW members may also meet at informal or social functions and activities


HOW MUCH WILL IT COST ?

$10.00 to join VIEW, and then

$10.00 annual subscription

The cost of a meal each month

Membership enquiries : Phone 1800 805 366
email: view@thesmithfamily.com.au

50th Anniversary 2010

Learn More About VIEW Clubs

VIEW Clubs are a valued part of the Smith Family

Telstra Connected Seniors Program and VIEW Clubs

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view@thesmithfamily.com.au

Women of all ages
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Making Friends for Life
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Led by inspiring women
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VIEW National Executive 2008-2009




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