Members of the Tewantin-Noosa Branch of the Country Women’s Association were joined by a group of interested potential members and Mayor Clare Stewart at the first ‘Meet the CWA’ event held last week.
Following the successful Street Stall and requests from working women for evening events, the occasion was well-attended and generated six new members.
Branch Vice-President Leigh McCready said, “Several of our members spoke about the role the CWA had played in their lives, from connecting them with friends upon moving to a new town, learning additional skills or helping raise funds for causes they felt strongly about.“
“Our Branch was established in 1927, and during that time has supported the Noosa community through helping families with funds to purchase school shoes and books, caring for families affected by natural disasters, homeless and domestic and family violence while also providing ongoing assistance for elderly citizens in aged care.
“A lot of the work we do is low-profile, but we are keen for more like-minded women to join us to contribute to our fundraising and advocacy for Noosa women and family issues. Unfortunately, there is a lot of hardship in our shire right now but with more willing members we can really make a difference.”
Mayor Clare Stewart, who attended the event, said, “CWA is a wonderful organisation that supports the community at a grassroots level, whether it’s buying school packs for kids, protecting the environment or helping the homeless, in times of trouble this group shows up and we are very grateful for the ongoing contribution and commitment they make to our community.”
“We also have weekly hobbies sessions on Thursday mornings from 9am at the CWA Hall, where women of any experience level can bring a project along and receive tips or assist other women become more skilled,“ Ms McCready said.
For further information, visit their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/CWATewantin.
