The CWA operates in each State and the Northern Territory and remains the largest advocacy group in the nation for rural and regional Australia.

We are involved in a variety of activities that help support the lives of women, their families and communities.

CWA in Tasmania contributes to real and meaningful change through:

• coordinated and effective lobbying

• advocacy

• education

• fundraising

• community service.

• sharing of knowledge and skills.

We offer friendship, give awards, provide scholarships and bursaries, provide catering, produce cookbooks and attend agricultural shows such as Agfest. We also have displays in libraries, participate in Seniors’ Week and Government House Open Day.

Many branches across our State conduct fundraising to support those in the community. In times of natural disasters, we prepare, deliver and serve food and drinks to front-line responders such as volunteer fire fighters and other emergency service people.

The 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.

What 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

• Clean water

• Environmental protection and conservation

• Wise use of resources such as recycling, reusing and conservation

• Support for the United Nations - Sustainable Development Goals