Resolutions

In addition to advocating on behalf of disadvantaged children and young people, every two years VIEW members vote on one or more issues of importance that will be the focus of advocacy and lobbying work for the coming years. These are called resolutions.

The VIEW National Resolution process is the voice of the organisation. Through this, members are able to collectively identify and articulate issues that are considered important for influencing social change in Australia. Many VIEW resolutions have been successful in fostering legislative changes for the betterment of Australian society.

Resolutions provide a platform to not only promote issues of importance, but also the work of VIEW Clubs and The Smith Family, in supporting the education of disadvantaged children and helping to break the cycle of disadvantage.

Resolutions focused in this way, and reflecting the aims of VIEW and The Smith Family, help to promote and raise awareness of VIEW among the public and communicate key VIEW messages to prospective members.

Resolutions debated at Convention since 1965

 

2022-23 Resolutions

You are now invited to debate and vote on our 2022-23 resolutions.

The ‘Voice of VIEW’ is an important aspect of VIEW Clubs of Australia. Through the National Resolution process, we are able to collectively identify and articulate issues that are considered important for influencing social change in Australia.

 

'Voice of VIEW' Voting (Voting open until 25 August 2023)

Resolution 1 - Providing adequate internet access to children in rural and remote areas of Australia

Resolution 2 - Restrictions on sports Betting Companies advertising

Resolution 3 - Social housing and local and regional support networks to address homelessness

 

Voting Paper

Instructions&Ballot/ Separate Instructions (laminate to share) / Multi Voting (save paper) 

Tally Sheet - Club Record (email to view@thesmithfamily.com.au)

 

 

 

 

 

2021 Resolutions

Voting completed

Resolution votes were tallied resulting in all three resolutions being carried.

Following is the order of preference:

1. Social and affordable housing for women and children
2. Reduce the use of plastic to assist our environment nationally
3. Better support for students to prepare for their post school futures

Next Steps

The Resolution Sub-Committee have sent letters to Government Ministers, NGOs and relevant Statutory Authorities.

All members are encouraged during the next two years (2022-23) to promote the three Resolutions. 

 

Club Promotion to Local Member/Government/NGO's

Template letter to local member/government/NGO’s

Instructions for use:

• Please do not alter/change the wording of this letter.
• Personalise with club details only.
• Ensure a copy of any correspondence is forwarded to the Zone and/or National Councillor who will forward details to the Resolution Sub-Committee.
• Ensure that all correspondence is recorded in Club Minutes.

Template Letters

Social and affordable housing for women and children

Reduce the use of plastic to assist our environment nationally

Better support for students to prepare for their post school futures