Country Women's Association
90 Years
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About Us
Founded in 1936 and going strong
- Bringing women & families together
- Encourage development in regional areas
- Improve conditions & welfare of all families
- Provide a forum for the voice of all women in TAS
- Regular social interaction
- General Info
Members are the grassroots of the association and the most important people.
The Country Women’s Association in Tasmania’s first meeting was held in Launceston in 1936. 80 women attended the inaugural meeting, which was an illustrious event, presided over by Lady Clark (wife of His Excellency the Governor of Tasmania) and Launceston Mayoress, Mrs E.E. Von Bibra. Membership grew to 4,000 in the 1940s, with 71 branches around Tasmania.
Our Association benefits you and your community. We are part of the largest voluntary women's organization in Australia and affiliated with the Associated Country Women of the World. Are you interested in working in your local community? Are you interested in helping rural women in other countries? Would you like to make new friends? Do you have a couple of hours to spare each month? Do you enjoy a chat and a cuppa with friendly ladies? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions then the Country Women's Association in Tasmania (Inc) could be the answer for you. We can offer you opportunities: Community service Regular social interaction Caring about others Personal development through learning new skills Develop organisational skills for conferences, exhibitions, festivals, public meetings and workshops Learn handcraft, home skills Develop and share your new ideas for branch activities and community fund raising! CWA projects in the local community include: Promotion within the community of increased awareness of lymphoedema and providing financial support for Tasmanian sufferers from 2000 to 2003 Ongoing donations and fundraising for Royal Hobart Hospital paediatric services and cancer research Clothes and baby care items for families in need Aids and prostheses for cancer patients, distributed through the Cancer Council Annual Nursing Bursary and Rural Scholarship for first year university students From the sale of 2 properties, nearly $30,000 was donated to local hospitals and community groups.
- Accreditations
The C.W.A. of AustraliaThe Associated Country Women of the World. (ACWW)Non-for Profit Organisation- Email Business
- Payment method
- cheque, cash
- Established
- 1936
- Staff
- 1-10
- Service Notes
- We have 6 Branches: Darwin, Litchfield, Groote Eylandt, Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs
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- Keywords
- CWA recipes, Women support, Women support TAS, Women support TASMANIA, baking, child support, child support TAS, child support TASMANIA, country women, not-for-profit TAS, recipes, women, women's network
FAQs
What is CWANT?
CWANT is a volunteer organization established in 1922, dedicated to improving conditions for women and families through community service and cultural projects.
What are the membership fees for CWANT?
The annual membership fee is $45.00, and for juniors aged 5-17, it’s $10.00; learn more about the benefits and join us on our membership page.
How can I volunteer with CWANT?
To volunteer with CWANT, visit our website at cwant.net and express your interest in contributing to our community involvement activities.