If you’re interested in joining your local CWA branch, please get in touch with your CWA State Association below and they will be able to put you in touch with your local branch.
If you need further information e.g. accommodation, scholarships, etc then please contact the relevant CWA State Association on the websites listed below.
The following states are members of the National body, the CWAA:
The Country Women’s Association of NSW:
Our membership is comprised of 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: www.cwaofnsw.org.au.
The Queensland Country Women’s Association:
The QCWA connects communities in matters of health, education, transport and communications and are women who care for each other and work together in a culture of friendship, advocacy and personal development. We have approximately 4500 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.cwaintas.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 5,200 members. Each member belongs to one of 300 branches state-wide that maintains its own program and is empowered to meet community needs. We are also a member of the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW), which has non-government 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: cwaofvic.asn.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
If you wish to know more about the work the CWAA does on an International level contact:
Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) www.acww.org.uk
