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In 1960, The Smith Family, under the leadership of General Secretary George Forbes, founded VIEW Clubs Australia (Voice, Interest and Education of Women) to provide a support network for women. [ 4 ] The 1970s saw The Smith Family react to the needs of refugee families fleeing war in Vietnam and Timor and supporting the residents of Darwin as ...
VIEW’s fundraising for The Smith Family passed the $2 million mark, making a significant contribution to The Smith Family’s efforts in helping more than 250 people per day. Towards the end of the decade, The Smith Family was making its first forays into its education focus with the establishment of the Educate program – a precursor to ...
On Christmas eve 1922, five businessmen walked into a Sydney orphanage carrying armfuls of toys and sweets. They walked out inspired by a single goal: to improve the lives of disadvantaged children in Australia. When asked who the children could thank, one of the men, preferring to remain anonymous, said “Smith”.
Dec 1, 2020 · Duration: 25 minutes 26 seconds25m. The Smith Family's origins go back to 1922. In the mid 80s, it shifted its focus away from general welfare, to supporting children, and in particular, children ...
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The collective power of the organisation's more than 14,000-strong national voice helps more Australians to learn about The Smith Family's work. VIEW is always looking for women of all backgrounds and ages to join them. For more information about VIEW Cubs visit the VIEW website or email: view@thesmithfamily.com.au call 1800 805 366.
Dec 2, 2021 · It’s incredible to look back over 100 years of The Smith Family’s work helping to improve the lives of young Australians in need – from our early days provid...
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The VIEW club still exists today. First established in the 1960s in Balgowlah, there are now 300 view clubs with 14,000 members. 1963 - After years of involvement in the recycling of clothes and materials, The Smith Family established White Elephant Stores to sell second-hand clothes to raise funds for other projects such as emergency relief.
