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CWA supports those affected by the Blue Mountains bushfires
CWA of NSW donated $20,000 to the Blue Mountains City Council Mayoral Relief Fund from our Disaster Relief Fund to assist those affected by the recent Blue Mountains bushfires. Our Disaster Relief Fund was formed in 2005 so we could have the funds to assist those in need. Individuals as well as CWA branches contribute to the Tax-deductible fund.
CWA branch members have also donated their time supporting local Rural Fire Services.
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Regional Newspapers - Too Important to Lose - 25 June 2020
By Stephanie Stanhope.The COVID-19 crisis has had a profound impact on regional newspapers. Many newspapers around the country have now transitioned to online only. Many newspapers have significantly reduced staff numbers, page count, localised content, and publication frequency. Some newspapers stopped publication for a time, and then started...
CWA of NSW turns to postal voting to progress vital business agenda - 13 May 2020
Last year’s CWA of NSW State Conference in Albury attracted hundreds of delegates,members, observers and visitors from around the state. Discussion and debate around the CWA of NSW’s policy platform for the...
CWA turns to technology to put ‘virtual’ scone on fundraiser menu - 02 April 2020
The cancellation of the Sydney Royal Easter Show has meant the loss of a significant fundraising opportunity for the CWA of NSW, but with challenges also comes opportunities and a very 21st century initiative has been devised to keep funds ticking over. The CWA of NSW has run the...
Shameful report card should mean ‘no’ to Coal Seam Gas in NSW - 09 March 2020
The CWA of NSW is calling on the NSW Government to take the necessary steps to end the Narrabri Gas Project, the only current proposed coal seam gas project in NSW. The call comes after the release of the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Chief Scientist’s recommendations on coal seam...
CWA of NSW membership continues to rise - 25 October 2019
Collie Evening Branch members: Prue Freeth, Dominica Banks, Jen Browning,Sophie Freeth and Suzie Meers. Following a rise in membership for the first time last year, CWA of NSW membership continued to rise again for the...
CWA calls upon the NSW Government to act now on drought relief for small businesses - 11 September 2019
As conditions across the state continue to worsen, the Country Women’s Association of New South Wales (CWA of NSW) is calling on the NSW Government for more direct drought support, including support for non-farming small businesses who are also struggling alongside primary producers. CWA of NSW State President, Stephanie Stanhope...
CWA starting a Sconversation about women’s mental health - 30 August 2019
"Start a Sconversation" - that’s what the Country Women’s Association of NSW (CWA of NSW) is asking communities across NSW to do during its annual Awareness Week starting on Sunday, September 1. The Hon Bronnie Taylor MLC and StephanieStanhope...
CWA of NSW commit to driving derogatory slogans off state’s roads - 20 May 2019
Offensive slogans on vehicles travelling NSW roads and highways are in the sights of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW after members used their recent State Conference to endorse a plan of action. Delegates at last week’s conference in Albury passed a motion put by the Bangalow branch of...
New president, water concerns and health headline 2019 CWA of NSW Conference in Albury - 26 April 2019
2018 State Conference Members from around the state will come together in Albury next month for the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of New South Wales’ annual conference. The conference is being held at...
Record-breaking effort in sights of hard-working tea room volunteers - 11 April 2019
More than 400 CWA of NSW volunteers will be on hand again this year to cater for the thousands of visitors who will stream through the gates of the annual Sydney Royal Easter Show. On average, 4000 scones are sold each day during the event, and this year the dedicated...
Ahead of election CWA calls on parties to reveal ‘transformative’ approach towards country communities - 13 March 2019
The Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW has today released its policy priorities ahead of the NSW state election, along with a series of responses from the state’s political parties. State President, Annette Turner ...
New position underlines CWA’s commitment to speaking up for country NSW - 12 March 2019
Adair Garemyn The Country Women’s Association (CWA) of New South Wales has announced the creation of a Policy Manager role, further strengthening the organisation as a significant and powerful voice when it comes to...
CWA of NSW welcomes $300,000 from the Packer Family Foundation for drought relief - 21 December 2018
Barry and Annette Turner on their farm The CWA of NSW (CWA) has today warmly welcomed a donation of $300,000 from the Packer Family Foundation to assist with their ongoing drought relief efforts. “Rural NSW is currently...
CWA of NSW bucks the trend with membership numbers on the rise - 02 October 2018
While the likes of service clubs, not-for-profits, unions and sporting groups are all battling falling membership numbers, the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW is proving to be an exception to the rule.
$5 million in additional funding for CWA to help drought-affected farmers - 31 August 2018
The recent announcement by Coles that more than $5 million is going to the Country Women’s Association to assist drought-affected farmers has been welcomed by the CWA of NSW. “Our farmers, and the communities that support them, are doing it very tough at the moment, but the one bright spot...
Country NSW sick of second-class treatment when it comes to health care - 28 August 2018
The widening gap between health care services in country communities and those in metropolitan centres is the focus of a major new campaign by the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW. Health care inequalities will be the focus of this year’s CWA of NSW Awareness Week, which launches on Saturday,...
CWA able to extend assistance due to donations - 01 August 2018
CWA of NSW is continuing its Drought Aid grants thanks to donations given from organisations and the public. $300,000 from the Dick Smith Foods Foundation donation has been initially allocated to CWA of NSW allocated for these grants as well as a $50,000 from NAB and ongoing donations from the...
Government drought assistance package welcomed by CWA of NSW - 30 July 2018
The Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW has welcomed today’s announcement from the NSW Government on further support for drought-affected farmers. The Government has announced an Emergency Drought Support Package worth $500 million which includes: $190 million for Drought Transport Subsidies; $100 million for cutting the cost...
CWA of NSW to give $100,000 in grants to drought-affected farmers - 03 July 2018
The Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW has announced $100,000 will be released from its Disaster Relief fund to help farm families in NSW struggling with worsening drought conditions. This is in addition to last month’s donation of $1,000,000 by businessman and philanthropist Dick Smith to help drought-affected farm families...
CWA of NSW welcomes NSW Budget announcements and calls for more focus on regional investment into the future - 20 June 2018
The President of the CWA of NSW, Annette Turner, has welcomed the NSW State Budget as well rounded, placing the state in an enviable financial position. That said, Mrs Turner went on to highlight the need for continued significant investment in regional, rural and remote parts of the state: "The...
CWA calls for donations following Dick Smith’s $1 million contribution - 19 June 2018
Dick Smith presents a cheque to Tooraweenah CWAmembers for drought assistance across Australia Following the incredibly generous donation from Dick Smith Food Foundation of $1 million dollars to our Disaster Relief Fund, the CWA of NSW...
Urgent call for action on drought, Murray-Darling Basin and homelessness gain wide support - 03 May 2018
This year’s Country Women’s Association (CWA) of New South Wales state conference in Armidale has heard some passionate debate around a raft of environmental, health and social issues, including an emergency motion on the worsening drought across much of the state. Delegates overwhelmingly endorsed a motion calling on the NSW...
Plastic bags, deer and Murray-Darling Basin Plan on agenda for CWA conference - 20 April 2018
Members from around the state will come together in Armidale next month for the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of New South Wales’ annual conference. The conference is being held at the New England Girls’ School from April 30 to May 4, the 96th time members have gathered to...
CWA of NSW sponsors NSW-ACT AgriFutures Rural Women's Award - 11 April 2018
The Hon Niall Blair, MLC, Minister for Primary Industries;Annette Turner, CWA of NSW State President; Luisa Deacon,CWA of NSW staff; Lorraine Sewell, CWA of NSWAgricultural & Environmental Officer; Olympia Yarger,finalist; Ginny Stevens, finalist; Jillian Kilby,...
Country Women’s Association of NSW extends support to Tathra fire victims - 29 March 2018
The Country Women’s Association (CWA) of New South Wales has today announced a commitment of $50,000 from its Disaster Relief fund to assist the victims of the bushfire that ravaged the community of Tathra. The CWA is coordinating with local branch members to assist with the management of the funding...
It’s show time for CWA’s five-star catering marathon - 21 March 2018
It was a record-breaking year for the CWA of NSW last year when they sold more than 50,000 scones at Sydney’s Royal Easter Show, and the challenge is on again as members from all corners of the state come together for the ultimate catering challenge.The CWA...
CWA calls for greater support for regional and rural families - 28 August 2017
The Country Women’s Association of NSW has announced...
CWA of NSW donates $20,000 to Moorambilla Voices - 06 June 2017
CWA of NSW has donated $20,000 to Moorambilla Voices—a nationally-awarded program which seeks at its core to give country kids a rare opportunity to sing, dance and create incredible performances alongside talented artists. CWA’s donation will support two separate initiatives. The first being their “Cultural Immersion Program” which enables...
CWA comes together to debate policy for 95th time - 12 May 2017
The Country Women’s Association (CWA) of New South Wales will come together for its annual conference from 22-25th May this year for the 95th time. The largest women’s organisation in Australia, since 1922 the CWA has been working to improve the living conditions and welfare of women and...
Country Women’s Association of NSW celebrates 70 years of service at Sydney Royal Easter Show - 11 April 2017
CWA Tea Rooms, Moore Park, 1948 The organisation is about much more than tea and scones, but this week, members from across the state are delighted to be up to their elbows in more than...
CWA of NSW sponsors the NSW-ACT RIRDC Rural Women's Award - 06 April 2017
Danica Leys, Lorraine Sewell, Sandra Iresonand Annette Turner. CWA of NSW has once again sponsored the NSW-ACT RIRDC Rural Women's Award and congratulates this year’s winner, Sandra Ireson. The award recognises rural women in NSW and...
CWA of NSW urges farming families to prioritise quad bike safety - 21 March 2017
Country Women’s Association of NSW President Annette Turner has urged farming families to prioritise quad bike safety, with a staggering 111 people across Australia losing their lives since 2011 in quad bike accidents (1), with 29 of these incidents occurring in NSW. Thousands more have been injured. The appeal comes...
CWA of NSW and Dunedoo community join forces to support Sir Ivan fire victims - 15 February 2017
The Country Women’s Association (CWA) of New South Wales has today announced a commitment of up to $50,000 from its Disaster Relief fund, to assist the victims of the Sir Ivan fire with their immediate needs. The CWA also formed a committee with the community of Dunedoo yesterday to manage...
CWA members honoured on Australia Day - 31 January 2017
A number of CWA of NSW members have been awarded an OAM this Australia Day recognising the time and effort given by these women. Mrs Elaine Armstrong was awarded an OAM for service to the community through the Country Women's Association. Mrs Armstrong has given much of...
CWA of NSW supports Better Internet for Rural, Regional and Remote Australia (BIRRR) - 24 November 2016
CWA of NSW has donated $5000 to Better Internet for Rural, Regional and Remote Australia’s crowd funding campaign. “We decided to support BIRRR as we observed them making some great progress on lobbying for better internet access.” CWA of NSW CEO, Danica Leys said. “We believe that what BIRRR are...
CWA of NSW celebrates International Day of Rural Women with global leadership appointments - 13 October 2016
CWA taking the lead at the Associated Country Women of the World conference in the United Kingdom. L-R CWA of NSW's Annette Turner and Ruth Shanks CWA of Australia's Dorothy Coombe and CWA of NSW's Gail...
CWA calls on improved connectivity for rural and regional NSW - 02 September 2016
Annette Turner, State President The CWA of NSW has announced a major push for better connectivity in regional and rural areas as part of its annual Awareness Week campaign – using high profile voices to highlight the...
CWA supports regional/remote P.A.R.T.Y programs - 29 July 2016
CWA of NSW recently gave a $6,000 donation to the Rural/Remote Prevention of Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth (PARTY) program run for school aged students with the aim of preventing injury and trauma. The P.A.R.T.Y. Program is a one day program run at local hospitals which allows students...
CWA of NSW funds mobile Salvation Army drug-support pilot for Regional NSW - 28 April 2016
The Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW has provided $277,874 in funding to The Salvation Army to provide mobile drug-support services in Western and North Western NSW. CWA of NSW President Tanya Cameron said, “Alcohol and other drugs [AOD] have a horrifying impact on people, their families and communities. “Many...
Lively debate on the cards at 94th CWA annual conference - 26 April 2016
State President, Tanya Cameron; State Secretary, Annie Kiefer; State TreasurerRuth Cargill For over ninety four years the Country Women’s Association of NSW (CWA) has been working to improve the living conditions of...
CWA prepares for the Tea Room at the Royal Easter Show - 03 March 2016
CWA of NSW volunteers are getting ready for another bumper year running the CWA Tea Room at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Run by 450 volunteers, it’s the biggest fundraiser for the year. Funds raised then go back into the running of CWA who aims to improve conditions for women...
CWA of NSW Sponsors Free Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Forum - 24 February 2016
CWA of NSW has sponsored free Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Forums as part of our work to address and reduce domestic violence and sexual assault in rural and regional Australia. When someone says they have or are experiencing sexual assault or domestic violence, the first response is critical to...
CWA members honoured on Australia Day - 02 February 2016
CWA of NSW members were awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) through the Australia Day Honours. Mrs Jan Clifford (Lismore Branch) was awarded an OAM for service to women, and to the community. Jan has served the Country Women's Association of New South Wales for 39...
CWA President Tanya Cameron 'Walks the Beat' for a Weekend - 12 November 2015
CWA of NSW President Tanya Cameron was recently invited to participate in the Community Awareness of Policing Program (CAPP), whereby community leaders are given the opportunity to 'walk in police shoes' to gain a greater understanding of the programs and strategies police are using to address issues facing metropolitan, regional...
CWA highlights refugees on International Day of Rural Women - 14 October 2015
The Country Women’s Association of NSW (CWA of NSW) is focusing on the plight of rural refugees, particularly women and children, to mark the United Nations International Day of Rural Women on 15 October 2015. Tanya Cameron, CWA of NSW President, says that while in developing countries women make up...
CWA of NSW sponsors NSW-ACT RIRDC Rural Women’s Award - 11 October 2015
The CWA of NSW is once again sponsoring the NSW-ACT RIRDC Rural Women’s Award for 2016. The Award identifies and supports emerging women leaders who have the desire, commitment and leadership potential to make a greater contribution to primary industries and rural communities. The $10,000 bursary provides the resources to...
CWA of NSW welcomes domestic violence package - 24 September 2015
The CWA of NSW welcomes the announcement of the Federal Government’s commitment to provide funding for domestic violence services. State President Tanya Cameron says that “in July our organisation allocated funding to partner with Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia to conduct Domestic Violence Professional Development Forums in rural NSW....
CWA of NSW Puts a Spotlight on Domestic Violence in the Bush - 07 September 2015
One of the state’s most influential women’s organisations, the CWA of NSW, is shining a light on domestic violence in the bush, as part of its 2015 Awareness Week campaign - held from Saturday 5 to 12 September 2015. Regional towns are recording higher levels of violence than...
CWA of NSW supports Lyme disease following awareness campaign - 09 June 2015
After months of campaigning for better awareness and recognition of Lyme disease, CWA of NSW members have put their words into action by supporting Lyme disease as their medical research project.* Since 1987 CWA of NSW has chosen a specific medical research project—raising money to support further research into a...
CWA of NSW to encourage its members and the public to support issues - 02 June 2015
At the recent State Conference members debated and passed two motions which call for its members to be proactive in supporting, and also encourages members of the public to become involved. Australian Organ Donor Register Make your wishes known in relation to organ donation and register with the Australian Organ...
CWA invited to speak on petition - 27 April 2015
CWA of NSW's petition The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Petitions is travelling to Sydney to hold public hearings with petitioners on 29 April 2015, and have invited representatives of Country Women’s Association...
Governor to open CWA of NSW’s 93rd Annual State Conference - 21 April 2015
For over ninety three years the Country Women’s Association of NSW (CWA) has been working to improve the living conditions of women and their families. Members lobby and conduct campaigns on issues determined at the Annual State Conference which this year will be held in the country music capital, Tamworth....
CWA tea and scones at the Easter Show since 1947 - 19 March 2015
There’s nothing quite like a fresh scone with jam and cream, served with piping hot tea or coffee, so easy to see why the Country Women’s Association Tea Room has become a tradition for many families over the years. For 68 years Country Women’s Association of NSW has been serving...
CWA of NSW ends 2014 with two donations to provide ‘hands on’ assistance to communities - 09 December 2014
Tanya Cameron & Rod Cooke The CWA of NSW is ending the year by making two significant donations to organisations that are both providing support ‘on the ground’ to communities that are in need. The Rural...
CWA of NSW supports Med Students to Undertake Placements in Country Towns - 12 November 2014
Sixteen rural councils along with the Country Women’s Association of NSW are sponsoring medical students to undertake placements in country towns as part of the NSW Rural Doctors Network commitment to attracting and retaining medical, nursing and allied health professionals to the bush. The NSW Rural Doctors Network (RDN) administers...
365 CWA Favourites - a classic recipe for every day of the year - 06 November 2014
From our 1930s calendar cook books comes our newest release 365 Country Women’s Association favourites. Dug out of the archives, this compilation of CWA members’ original recipes has been updated and published for the first time in metric. Coming from a time when cooks made the most of seasonal produce...
The Sebastian Foundation donates new community kitchen for the Country Women’s Association of NSW - 05 November 2014
Jules and Guy Sebastian The Sebastian Foundation - Guy and Jules Sebastian’s family charity - has today announced its latest project, building a community kitchen for the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW. The kitchen,...
CWA of NSW acknowledges role of rural women in Australia and overseas - 15 October 2014
On 15 October when the United Nations (UN) observes the International Day of Rural Women, the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW will also acknowledge the valuable role of women in rural communities in Australia and overseas...
Recognise Lyme disease in Australia: CWA of NSW Awareness Week 2014 - 05 September 2014
The Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW is calling on politicians and decision makers in the health sector to urgently investigate the contraction of Lyme disease in Australia as the focus of this year’s CWA Awareness Week. “As we celebrate our Awareness Week this year, we are reminding our communities...
CWA of NSW President, Tanya Cameron, at regional Alive and Well launch - 20 August 2014
Peter Dunphy, General Manager Work, Health & Safety WorkCover NSW; Tanya Cameron, CWA of NSW President; Mark Walters, Tamworth farmer who features in the Alive and Well campaign; Fiona Simpson, President NSW farmers; and Kevin Anderson,...
CWA of NSW partners with Workcover to promote safety on farms - 17 July 2014
Country Women’s Association of NSW, with a number of industry organisations, has partnered with Workcover to help promote safety on farms. The new Alive and Well Farm Safety Campaign tells farmers stories with the aim of “shining a light” on some of the most common causes of injury...
CWA of NSW calls for ban on energy drinks to minors - 27 March 2014
More than 13,600 Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW members and supporters have signed a petition which was presented to the House of Representatives today calling for a ban on the sale of energy drinks to children under 18 years of age. "We protect our children from alcohol and tobacco...
CWA of NSW helps rural families affected by drought - 12 February 2014
The Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW today donated $50,000 to help families in NSW affected by the current drought. “We have called on politicians and leaders to respond quickly and generously to help those families suffering in this drought,” said CWA of NSW President, Tanya Cameron. “The current conditions...
War on Weeds - Serrated tussock - 02 December 2013
CWA of NSW has declared a war on weeds. This initiative of the Agricultural & Environmental Committee puts one weed each year into the spotlight aiming for people to learn why it is a weed, how to identify it and how to eradicate it. The selected weed for 2014 is...