Nambucca River VIEW club calls on community to support The Smith Family’s Winter Appeal Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad Nambucca Valley News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 18, 2023 Nambucca River VIEW members promoting the club on the V-Wall at Nambucca Heads. THE Nambucca River VIEW Club is urging the local community to give generously to The Smith Family’s Winter Appeal this year, to support thousands of children and young people with their education. The education charity is aiming to raise $6.2 million nationally to give over 14,000 children across Australia access to its proven learning and mentoring programs. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au It comes as a survey released by the charity found Australians believe the cost-of-living crisis is having a greater impact on education than the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey also found that more people believe child poverty has worsened because of the crisis. CEO of The Smith Family, Doug Taylor, said while inflation is affecting all Australians, the most vulnerable members of our community are faring the worst. “It’s been a particularly challenging time for the students and families we support, with the cost-of-living crisis affecting the price of housing, food and power.” “Families are having to make impossible decisions about where they spend their limited funds. “This could mean paying for school essentials like digital devices or paying for a meal on the table.” “By donating to the Winter Appeal, Australians can help young people most in need by giving them access to extra learning tools, so they can get the most out of their education and create better futures for themselves.” VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) is a national women’s organisation and support network, bringing together women to enjoy social activities, develop skills, and make connections – all while supporting Australian children experiencing disadvantage. VIEW is also the largest community sponsor of students on The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program, with Nambucca River VIEW club supporting four students through its fundraising activities. A few of the local club’s members recently donned their purple VIEW t-shirts for a stroll along the beautiful V-Wall to promote the club before joining other members for a morning tea by the water. For those who are interested to find out more about VIEW or who would like to join, visit view.org.au or call Lyn on 0423 386 230.
