State and Territory Associations

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State and Territory Associations

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If you are interested in joining your local CWA branch, please get in touch with your CWA State or Territory Association (see below) and they will be able to put you in touch with your local branch.

If you need further information, such as accommodation, educational grants, assistance, or other issues, then please contact the relevant CWA State or Territory Association on the websites listed below.

The following States/Territories are currently affiliated members of the national body, The Country Women’s Association of Australia (CWAA):

The Country Women’s Association of New South Wales:

Our membership comprises women from all walks of life in town and country. Approximately 10,500 women belong to one of over 400 local branches, working not only for the overall aims of the organisation but often for very specific local issues. We have 30 Groups which cover all Branches and each Group meets quarterly to coordinate activities and hear reports from State Executive. For more information and to find your local branch, visit: https://cwaofnsw.org.au To join visit: https://cwaofnsw.org.au/page.php?id=12

The Queensland Country Women’s Association:

The QCWA connects communities in matters of health, education, transport and communication and local branches consist of women who care for each other and work together in a culture of friendship, advocacy and personal development. We have approximately 4,500 members in our Branches and Younger Sets. For more information and to find your local branch, visit: www.qcwa.org.au

The Country Women’s Association in Tasmania:

The Country Womens Association in Tasmania (Inc) began in 1936, when the first branch was opened at a meeting in Launceston Town Hall, convened by Lady Clark, the wife of the Governor. In the next 18 months, 18 branches were formed, with a membership of 550. Today, we have thousands of members in over 40 branches. For more information and to find your local branch, visit: www.cwatas.org.au

The Country Women’s Association of Victoria Inc.:

The Country Women’s Association of Victoria Inc. was formed on 12 March 1928 and today boasts over 5532 members. Each member belongs to one of 306 branches statewide that maintains its own program and is empowered to meet community needs. We are also an affiliated member of the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW), which has nongovernment organisation status at the United Nations. ACWW has over 9 million members in 62 countries around the world. For more information and to find your local branch, visit: www.cwaofvic.org.au

The Country Women’s Association of the Northern Territory:

Members are the grassroots of the Northern Territory’s Association and the most important people. Members form the branches and from the branches come the thoughts and actions that drive the Association. We have branches in Alice Springs, Darwin, Port Darwin, Groote Eylandt, Palmerston and Tennant Creek, with increasing numbers in membership. For more information and to find your local branch, visit: www.cwant.net

Accommodation

Some Associations offer accommodation for both members and nonmembers

Here is some information (for more details check the Association website or contact the Association)

New South Wales

CWA Residential Club is located at 11 Greenknowe Ave, Potts Point. For all enquiries or bookings contact Ph: (02) 9358 2923 Fax: (02) 9368 1029 Email: club@cwaofnsw.org.au For more information please visit: https://cwaofnsw.org.au/accommodation.html

Northern Territory

There is no CWA accommodation available

Queensland

QCWA continues to operate 22 cottages, hostels and units throughout Queensland. In Brisbane, stay at RFH on Gregory - a modern well equiped facility, well located with easy acces to the Brisbane CBD - Ruth Fairfax House 89-95 Gregory Terrace Brisbane Queensland 4000; T: 07 3026 1201; E: reservations@rfhgregory.org.au For more information please visit: http://www.qcwa.org.au/what-we-do.php?Accommodation-3

Tasmania

The CWA Holiday Homes are a great value destination for family holidays. See below for more information or visit: