CWA Urging Women To ‘Find Your Place’

During April and May, the Country Women’s Assocation’s (CWA) ‘Find Your Place’ campaign is urging NSW and ACT women to consider joining their local CWA branch and the Harden branch is getting right behind it.

Branch President Christine Howard said, “The CWA of NSW is a group where you can become involved with so many different activities, from fundraising for your local community and broader causes, to helping set CWA policies that become part of a wider advocacy agenda.”

“Our branches are also 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.”

Throughout NSW, there are currently 360 branches with 8000 members.

“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,” Christine said.

This year the CWA of NSW has appeared before a number of inquiries, making multiple submissions on a range of issues and meeting with NSW ministers and MPs. Telecommunications, feral animal controls, affordable housing for older women and the state of maternity services in rural and regional NSW and the ACT are just some of the current advocacy priorities.

Branches also have the opportunity each year to put forward policy motions to the CWA’s State Conference – this year being held in Wagga Wagga in May - where they are debated by delegates and, if endorsed, become official CWA of NSW policy. Beyond the branch level, members can also become involved at a state level in a variety of committees including Agricultural and Environmental, International, Social Issues, State Cultural, State Handicraft and The Land Cookery.

“Becoming a member of the CWA of NSW offers so many new opportunities and experiences and within our branch 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,” said Christine.

To find out more about joining your local CWA branch, contact Branch Secretary, Ros Bickford on 0407 920 585.