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CLUBS EMBRACE EQUITY THIS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Members of Bribie VIEW Club were joined by members of numerous local clubs to celebrate International Women’s Day on Wednesday 8th March at Pacific Harbour Golf & Country Club. The theme for this year was ‘Embrace Equity’, with the aim to raise awareness about gender bias and to promote inclusivity, diversity and equality. The keynote speaker Rev Dr Carol Hebron both inspired and entertained us with a talk on her life’s journey and many achievements.

As a national women’s organisation, we celebrate women every day, but International Women’s Day in particular is a wonderful opportunity to bring together women to celebrate all that women do, and give, to the community.

Throughout the year our VIEW members speak out on a whole range of issues that are essential for the future well-being of not only women but all Australians. We advocate government on reducing child poverty across Australia, and on increasing social and affordable housing to address homelessness.

VIEW is a national women's organisation exclusively supporting the children’s education charity, The Smith Family. Members sponsor students and also volunteer, fundraise and advocate to improve the life outcomes of Australian children and young people experiencing disadvantage. Members can volunteer their support in several ways including reading with local children to advance their literacy skills, tutoring students with homework at The Smith Family’s after-school Learning Clubs or participating in The Smith Family’s mentoring programs.

We’re always looking for women from all backgrounds and ages to join us and we hope to welcome some new faces at our next monthly meeting which will be held on 22nd March at Pacific Harbour Golf & Country Club. To find out more about Bribie Island VIEW Club please call Kay Benson on 3408 1058 or 0410653628 or visit view.org.au