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[NAME OF TOWN] WOMEN PREPARE FOR VIEW CONVENTION IN TAMWORTH

[NUMBER OF WOMEN] from [NAME of region or club] will travel to Tamworth for the VIEW Clubs of Australia National Convention, from Friday 15 to Sunday 17 September, where they will joinmore than 500 women from across the country.

VIEW stands for the Voice, Interests and Education of Women and is a national organisation boasting more than 16,000 members,dedicated to supporting children's education charity The Smith Family.

Thebiennial National Convention offers members a chance to come together to celebrate the role of women in society; the contribution of members to fundraising and volunteering efforts within their respective communities;and to debate issues of national importance.

“VIEW was established in 1960 by children’s charity The Smith Family as a service to women and the community,”said [LOCAL VIEW SPOKESPERSON].“At a local level our members sponsor [NUMBER]studentsto support their education, as well as volunteer, fundraise and advocate to improve the life outcomes of disadvantaged Australian children and young people.”

“Not only do members actively contribute to the wellbeing of the local community, but they provide one another with a fantastic network of personal support,” [NAME]added.

Over the three day National Convention, [CLUB NAME]guests will hear from a stellar line up of notable Australian identities, including: The Hon. Anna Bligh AC, Dr Anne Summers AO, Tony Jones, Jane Hutcheon, Deputy Prime Minister, Barnaby Joyce andNSW Minister for Women, Tanya Davies. Attendees will also enjoy a range of high energy social functions including a spectacular Gala Dinner.

Delegates will debate matters of national concern on four resolutions drawn from discussion at club level,celebrate achievements in their respective communities, and reconnect with long-term friends.

For more information about VIEW and The Smith Family,visit view.org.auor call 1800 805 366. To purchase tickets visit call 1800 814 611.New members are always welcome.

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Media Enquiries: Deanna Rose, The Smith Family. Ph: 0414 903 621 /

NOTES TO EDITOR

VIEW: Founded by the General Secretary of The Smith Family, George Forbes, in 1960 to support the charitable work of The Smith Family, VIEW stands for the Voice, Interests and Education of Women. It is one of Australia’s leading women’s volunteer organisations and support networks and empowers women to have their voices heard on issues of importance for the future wellbeing of Australian society.

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

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