Association of Civilian Widows

Full name of organisation: Association of Civilian Widows
Organisation type: Community Group
Short description: Originated in WA in 1953. Within two years there were 200 branches of the association set up across Australia. It is a non political party and non sectarian association. They aim to promote the interest of the widow and her child whenever possible. They engage in welfare work for their members and hold fundraisers and social meetings.
Start date: 1954
Location (places): New South Wales
People involved: Goodes, Jessie
URLs: https://www.womenaustralia.info/biogs/AWE0711b.htm; https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/126883279?searchTerm=%22Association%20of%20Civilian%20Widows%22; https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122419212?searchTerm=%22Association%20of%20Civilian%20Widows%22; https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/261081975?searchTerm=%22Association%20of%20Civilian%20Widows%22
Group affiliation(s): Gender / Sexuality
Key terms/slogans: The association of civilian widow's motto is "Friendship and Service".
Key issues: Women and children; Women's rights

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The Carrick Report 1989	PolicyInquiry