Country Women's Association

Full name of organisation: Country Women's Association
Organisation type: Community Group
Short description: The Country Women's Association (CWA) is an Australian organisation established in 1922. Comprised primarily of women from rural and regional areas, the CWA aims to improve the quality of life in the countryside. Through community engagement, advocacy, and fundraising efforts, the CWA addresses a range of issues including healthcare, education, social welfare, and rural development. Known for their traditional tea and scones, the CWA also offers significant support during emergencies such as natural disasters. For nearly a century, the CWA has been deeply integrated into Australian society due to its steadfast dedication to rural communities.
Start date: 1922
Location (places): New South Wales; Tasmania
URLs: https://www.cwaofnsw.org.au/; https://www.cwaa.org.au/; https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110336385?searchTerm=%22Country%20Women%27s%20Association%22; https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/127219948?searchTerm=%22Country%20Women%27s%20Association%22
Group affiliation(s): Gender / Sexuality; Rural
Key issues: Women and children; Rurality

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Title	Class
The Beazley Report 1984	PolicyInquiry
The Connell Report 1978	PolicyInquiry