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The CWA was formed out of desperate need.
Country women were fighting isolation, an appalling lack of health facilities and the constraints of a male dominated society.
The association was built by women who had to watch helplessly as their children died from minor illnesses.
These women realized they had nowhere to turn but to themselves. The result was staggering. Within a year, the association was a unified, resourceful group, going from strength to strength.
Members worked tirelessly to set up baby health care centres, fund bush nurses, build and staff maternity wards, hospitals, schools, rest homes, and seaside and mountain holiday cottages. At the same time they continued to run homes in which they were often mothers, nurse, teacher and general hand.
The women of the CWA, while believing deeply in their role within the family, have been initiators, fighters and lobbyists. They have made localities into communities providing social activities, and , educational, recreational and medical facilities.
The aim of the CWA is still to work towards improving conditions for country women and children.
No other organization exists for this purpose.
The CWA is the largest women's organization in Australia.
Membership is open to all women, the cost for this financial year (October 1 to September 30 is $40.00) discounted if you join up after March 31. Members must belong to a branch.
To find out more about our local branch, phone Mrs Jan Humphreys, Secretary, on 64953356 or email jan@wildewoods.com.au
The website for the State C.W.A. is www.cwaofnsw.org.au
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