Page 3 - View Matters - November 2024

Illawarra VIEW was born! The event project has been in full swing.
was a wonderful gathering, with Many hours of challenging work
women from neighbouring VIEW have been completed by project
Clubs joining to warmly welcome teams and the VIEW National Office.
the new members. I truly enjoy A huge thank you to everyone
these VIEW events, as they provide involved – we’re excited to read
the opportunity to connect and and review all feedback on what
celebrate with members, hear has been discovered.
from representatives from The
Smith Family, and of course, listen Next year marks VIEW’s 65th
to former or current Learning for anniversary! Together, we’ll be
L–R: Sandra Jankovskis, Elizabeth Life students speak about their celebrating 65 years of connecting
Birch (NP) and Lorraine Thomson. journey and the profound impact of in community, advocating for
support from VIEW and The Smith women and children, supporting
Family. Congratulations to everyone education, making lasting
involved in launching Lake Illawarra connections, volunteering and
From the VIEW Club. With fundraising already special friendships. Through the
off to a great start and a social Blue Sapphire Awards, we’ll also
Executive calendar filling up, I have every recognise the most impactful
confidence in a bright future ahead. contributions members and clubs
To read more about the event and have made in recent years. We
other new or soon-to-be opened hope you get involved – see page 5
I would like to begin with a message VIEW Clubs, see pages 6-7. for details.
of gratitude for every VIEW member.
As a member of the VIEW National Finally, Elizabeth, Lorraine and I
VIEW has continued to do what we
Executive, I feel privileged to have wish all members a very safe and
do best – advocate for children and
had the opportunity to develop happy festive season. We thank you
families experiencing disadvantage
my leadership skills. This year, for your continued commitment
and support them to have access to
Elizabeth, Lorraine and I were to VIEW and The Smith Family and
vital educational support so they can look forward to celebrating VIEW’s
invited to participate in The Smith
succeed at school and thrive now 65th anniversary with you in 2025!
Family’s Ignite Leadership and
and into their futures. Thank you for
Development Program. Through
your commitment and dedication to
eight virtual interactive workshops
VIEW and The Smith Family.
with Smith Family team members,
Sandra Jankovskis
we gained practical tools to
n May I was very pleased to enhance our relationships, increase National Vice President 2024-25
attend the inauguration of Lake our understanding of social and
I Illawarra VIEW Club, the first club emotional behaviours and manage
established in NSW since 2020. responses to particular situations.
We thank The Smith Family for this
Two members of Illawarra VIEW insightful opportunity.
Club, saw an opportunity for
another club in the region and As you can read on page 8, the
within just eight months, Lake VIEW Geographic Boundaries

What is VIEW?

VIEW is a national women’s volunteer organisation
supporting the education charity, The Smith Family.
Connected through a common purpose, VIEW Club’s
13,000 plus members:

• make lasting friendships, share ideas and knowledge
and enjoy social activities;
• learn and develop new skills, while giving back to their
communities; and
• advocate for and support the educational outcomes
of students experiencing disadvantage.

Find out more about VIEW by visiting the VIEW website at view.org.au,
calling 1800 805 366 or emailing view@thesmithfamily.com.au.

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