Parramatta VIEW Club

2022 Dates for your Diary

Wed 3 August, 62nd Birthday dinner! 11 for 11.30 at NBC, $25, most paid this at our July meeting.
Yvonne Southerland, a member since 1978 will tell us some of the club’s history.

Wed 17 August, 11.30-12, The Winston (hotel/pub), 170 Caroline Chisolm Drive, Winston Hills

Wed 7 September, 11 for 11.30 at NBC, Speaker from Parramatta Library

Sat 10 September, 2pm “Kinky Boots”, Parramatta Riverside Theatre, $47 (finalised)

Wed 19 October, 11.30 for 12, Pancakes on the Rocks, 100 Briens Road, Northmead

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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.