Mackay VIEW Club is calling on the community to embrace the festive season spirit of giving and help raise funds for The Smith Family’s Christmas Appeal, to ensure thousands of students experiencing disadvantage can be supported in their education in 2026.
The charity aims to raise $4.9 million nationally through the appeal, which will provide more than 11,600 children with access to critical learning and mentoring programs to help them stay engaged and motivated at school.
This includes programs like student2student, which pairs younger students with young reading buddies, and after-school Learning Clubs, where students get support with their homework from trained volunteers – many of whom are VIEW Club members.
Mackay VIEW Club president, Elizabeth said this work is more important than ever as families face the ongoing effect of cost-of-living increases.
“Today in Australia, one in six children are growing up in poverty, limiting their ability to make the most of their education. Everyone is feeling the on-going effects of the cost-of-living crisis, but it is not felt equally,” President Elizabeth said.
“For families who were already doing it tough, the higher cost-of-living means having to make difficult choices between paying everyday bills and being able to support their children’s education.”
“All funds raised through donations to the Christmas Appeal will ensure students can take part in The Smith Family’s evidence-based numeracy, literacy, tutoring, digital and mentoring programs to help them catch up and keep up at school.”
Nationally VIEW Clubs currently support more than 1,800 students on the charity’s flagship Learning for Life program, which provides educational, personal and financial support.
“We love hearing about how well our students are doing on the program and receive several letters a year which detail their achievements, hopes, and dreams. We are so proud of the young people we support, and there’s no better time than Christmas to show them our generosity,” said Elizabeth.
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.
For those who are interested to find out more about VIEW or who would like to join visit view.org.au or call Elizabeth on 0438 715 731
For more information on the appeal, go to www.thesmithfamily.com.au or call 1800 024 069. To find out more about joining VIEW, visit view.org.au or call 1800 805 366.
Photo source: Mackay View Club
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