Parramatta VIEW Club
About
Parramatta VIEW Club was formed in 1960.
Currently, the Club sponsors three Smith Family Learning for Life students and is actively involved in fundraising activities to raise donations for The Smith Family programs.
We are always open to new members, so please get in touch today and come and see what it's all about.
When
- Meeting Day on 1st Wednesday of the month
- 11.00 for 11.30 am
- NBC Sports Club, 156 Windsor Road, Northmead
Contact
Lorraine Phone 02 9683 6959
Mobile 0407 753 158
Where
NORTHMEAD
NBC Sports Club, 156 Windsor Road, NORTHMEAD, NSW 2152
2023 Parramatta VIEW Committee
Lorraine Wilkinson, Janice Caldwell, Ruth Geggie, Zita Franklin, Patrica Wild with Gloria Walter, Past National Vice-President
2022 August Parramatta celebrated 62 years.
Read the September newsletter. Also some funnies for light reading.
On 3 August Parramatta VIEW celebrated its 62nd birthday at Northmead. It was lovely to have guests from North Rocks VIEW. Yvonne and Denise, who had recently celebrated her 80th birthday, cut the cake.
Past President Yvonne who joined in 1978 told us some of the history of the club over the years. Membership peaked at over 100 members. Fund raising included sausage sizzles, street stalls, garage sales, etc.
There were lots of outings, including two weekends away each year. There were lots of interesting outings and guest speakers, including Shirley Sinclair, wife of the then Governor Rear Admiral Peter Sinclair, and MP Bronwyn Bishop.
It was so good hearing about the history of our club when Yvonne spoke at our last meeting that I’ve made copies of some of the documents she had. I hope you’ll enjoy looking back in time!
Click on the link to download History Parramatta VIEW 1960 to 2000
2022 June
Great fun at our June meeting with members showing off their 100 year Smith Family spectacle masks
From left: Vita – programs co-ordinator; Monique who works with families; Delores Jelincic, Team Leader.
2022 April Meeting
What a delight it was to have three Learning for Life workers from The Smith Family to talk to us at our April meeting. As a thank you they were each given two of the beautiful coathangers made by Maureen.
Delores said that every child deserves a chance and, once in the Smith Family Learning for Life program they get long term support for education until they finish school (and sometimes tertiary education).
Over 700 schools in Australia are involved and teachers refer children to the program. It’s estimated that one in six children in Australia are in need – all low, or no income, about half in single-parent families, often with health problems or disabilities. They ensure that every child has a device for school as well as internet access.
Monique’s work involves working with the student, the student’s family and the school. She also arranges interpreters, if needed, to speak with parents.
Vide, as program co-ordinator offers education programs to facilitate numeracy and listening skills, help with homework and arrange for volunteers to help with reading, and set up peer reading help by matching with a high-school student. Students are also taken to different workplaces to see how work is done, and later arrange work experience.
During school holidays they will bring groups to the Story Factory in Parramatta. They are given access and training with technology, and focus on finding affordable housing.
It is hoped that Governments may introduce preschool education for the disadvantaged.
Making a Difference Awards
Pat has managed the Trading Table for over 20 years enabling the Parramatta VIEW club to sponsor Learning for Life Students and their activities.
She stores donated items at her home, prices them and brings the goods each month to set up the Trading Table. She also makes library bags and collects items for the LfL learning clubs. Pat’s commitment to this role demonstrates her to be caring and a supportive member in helping disadvantaged children.
Making a Difference Awards
Maureen has been a member of Parramatta VIEW for nearly 37 years. During this time she has gone above and beyond the VIEW member expectations and clearly demonstrates being supportive and caring. Over the years Maureen has contributed her time to support the Trading Table, and has also supplied many knitted items for sale. She has continued to support children by knitting items for the Children’s Hospital. Maureen continues to knit blankets and floor mats for the Learning for Life students.
National and Regional News
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VIEW National Convention 2022 highlights
VIEW members from across Australia came together in Adelaide for three wonderful days of inspirational speakers, VIEW celebrations, learning, socialising and having fun!
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ND Gala Day 2022
A successful Gala Day was recently held at Woolooware Golf Club. There were seventy-six (76) guests representing Eleven clubs from Area ND, Area NC, Area NB and Area NE. Our guest speaker was Suanne Sneddon - Illawarra/Shoalhaven Team Leader.
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