The Country Women’s Association of NSW was incorporated in 1931 by an Act of NSW Parliament. There are 8000 members in 360 branches across the state.
The CWA of NSW is running a Find Your Place campaign to encourage women to join their local CWA branch in Bonalbo, Casino, Coraki, Evans Head, Kyogle and Tabulam.
Kyogle CWA Evening Branch president Odette Nettleton said local CWA branches were places where women can find new friends, learn new skills and enjoy new experiences, and feel encouraged and empowered to advocate and achieve positive change for their communities.”
Bonalbo Branch president Helen Tart said they were keen to continue growing that membership base.
“The CWA of NSW has achieved so much for women and children in regional, rural and remote NSW communities, which has been possible through a united and passionate voice, and we want to keep that voice strong into the future,” she said.
This year already, the CWA of NSW has made multiple submissions on a range of issues and has met with NSW ministers and MPs. Telecommunications, feral animal controls, affordable housing for older women and the state of maternity services in rural and regional areas were some of their advocacy priorities.
Beyond the branch level, members can also become involved at a state level in a different committees including Agricultural and Environmental, International, Social Issues, State Cultural, State Handicraft and The Land Cookery.
Casino Evening Branch president Carolyn Malone said,” I know you’ll find a supportive and friendly group of women, who may come from different backgrounds, but who are all united by the desire to make a positive change for women, children and communities right across the state.”
To find out more about joining your local CWA branch, contact your nearest branch
Bonalbo Branch: Helen Tart 0428 802 747
Casino Branch: Jane Flick 0427 707 669
Casino Evening Branch: Carolyn Malone carolmalone@live.com.au
Coraki Branch: Carol Hill 0429 821 554
Evans Head Branch: Leslie Carroll evansheadcwa1@gmail.com
Kyogle Evening Branch: Odette Nettleton 0418 620 834
Old Bonalbo Branch: Cheryl Ducat 02 6665 3210
Tabulam Branch: Vicki Atkinson tabulamcwa@gmail.com
This information was provided by the CWA.