About
The Country Women's Association of Western Australia was formed in 1924 with the opening of its first branch in Nungarin, WA. We are a proud and active women’s organisation, working to improve the welfare and wellbeing of people everywhere, especially in country and regional areas. CWA of WA encompasses the entire State, with branches throughout Western Australia, both in metropolitan and rural areas.
CWA is for country and city women of all ages, creeds, abilities and interests and provides friendship, fun, support, community service, welfare in times of need, educational opportunities and personal development.
We are
- Democratic
- Independent
- Inter-generational
- Inclusive
- Non-party political
- Non-sectarian (no religious affiliation)
- Not for profit
- Statewide - Country and City
We stand for
- Equal rights and services for country and city people
- Advocacy in health, housing, education, social services, transport and telecommunications
- Assistance with financial and disaster relief
- Tackling isolation and promoting mental fitness
- Safety: road, farm and food (advocated for a public education campaign for Foot and Mouth Disease in Australia)
- Improving Train Lighting and Passive Level Crossing Safety around Australia
- Clean water
- Environmental protection and conservation
- Owl Friendly principles and practices given the inherent dangers of Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs)
- Wise use of resources such as recycling and reusing
- Support for the United Nations - Sustainable Development Goals
We stand against
- Ageism
- Elder abuse
- Family and domestic violence
- Inappropriate advertising placement
- Racial discrimination
- Superannuation inequity
- Single use plastics