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Neurodiversity and challenges in regional areas focus of CWA Awareness Week

Posted on 9/1/2023
With an increase in the number of adults being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and the subsequent impact on diagnosis and treatment services and support, the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW will...
  

Better health outcomes, education opportunities top priority list at CWA’s State Conference

Posted on 5/8/2023
As its annual State Conference prepares to wrap up in Bathurst, members of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW are calling for a boost to the ranks of overseas nurses to help alleviate shortages in rural and regional areas...
  

Bathurst prepares to welcome CWA of NSW conference delegates for week of policy discussion

Posted on 5/3/2023
Members from around the state will come together in Bathurst this month for the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW’s annual conference...
  

Government must not gamble with rich agriculture region through ongoing mining exploration

Posted on 4/20/2023
The NSW Government must rule out further Coal Seam Gas (CSG) exploration on the Liverpool Plains to ensure long-term protection for the agriculturally-significant region of North-West NSW, says the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW...
  

Inland Rail review confirms mismanagement, poor planning

Posted on 4/13/2023
AThe findings of an independent review into the Inland Rail project have vindicated concerns voiced by many landholders and communities along the route, says the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW, but they can take no satisfaction...
  

CWA of NSW celebrates 75 years of Devonshire Teas and advocacy at Sydney’s Royal Easter Show

Posted on 4/5/2023
After marking its centenary at last year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show, the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW is celebrating another milestone this year, with the 75th anniversary of its much-loved Tea Room...
  

CWA of NSW reveals its ‘wish list’ for State Election

Posted on 3/21/2023
The Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW has identified its policy priorities ahead of Saturday’s State Election, along with the responses from NSW political parties and Independents...
  

Needs of men living with incontinence ignored for too long, says CWA of NSW

Posted on 3/15/2023
The CWA of NSW has thrown its significant lobbying support behind a push to improve the lives of more than 1.34 million Australian men living with incontinence, more than a third of whom are under the age of 50...
  

CWA of NSW releasing funds to assist flood-ravaged communities

Posted on 11/24/2022
As flood waters continue to plague NSW inland communities, the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW is urging authorities to roll out financial assistance packages as quickly as possible...
  

CWA supportive of proposed independent review of Inland Rail

Posted on 10/10/2022
The Country Women’s Association of NSW has welcomed the announcement of further details from the Federal Government pertaining to an upcoming independent review of the Inland Rail project...