As we look toward the New Year, 2020 lingers with remnants of blazing bushfires, devastating drought, a pervasive pandemic and being confronted by fragility in our security.

Life is finally soothed in the nourishing rains that arrive, declaring hope on the horizon with plentiful harvest.

Australians stand strong in resilience and growth even though our journey feels simply that of grief, loss and change.

Once again, I am buoyed by the resolve in our community to continue to build, to support and to grow.

In 2020 I have discovered opportunities to develop myself beyond my traditional routine.

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I have spent more time in building relationships and connections with people from different groups that revitalise my outlook.

A moment of serendipity speaking with the Leeton Day View Club was brilliant.

This network of beautiful women has an inviting presence with their commitment to help disadvantaged Australian children through sponsorship.

This incredible community group was created from the vision of George Forbes, general secretary of The Smith Family in 1960.

At a time when women were discouraged from having a voice, he founded the Voice, Interests and Education of Women (VIEW) Club.

The View Club has continued to build and grow a network supporting disadvantaged children in Australia.

The View Club is the single largest community sponsor of Learning for Life students seeking to break the cycle of disadvantage.

In times of adversity we can find examples of courage and vision that unites us to prevail. Now 2020, that's a wrap.