Joy Beames CWA of NSW says education is hugely important. Shares her personal experience of being diagnosed with fibromyalgia rather than menopause, because she didn’t have hot flushes as a symptom!

If you’re unwell and not sure where to go, call healthdirect day or night on 1800 022 222 and get the care you need. If it’s life-threatening call Triple Zero (000) or go to an Emergency Department. Symptom checker: healthdirect.gov.au/symptom-checker

High temp? Rash? Off-colour? If your child is unwell call healthdirect day or night on 1800 022 222 and get your child the care they need. If it’s life-threatening call Triple Zero (000) or go to an Emergency Department. Symptom checker: healthdirect.gov.au/symptom-checker

We asked our members what they loved about CWA. Here's just a few responses. Find your local branch: cwaofnsw.org.au/branches

🌠Applications for the 2025 #RuralWomensAward open on Wed 21 Aug! 🚀 Find out how your business/program/project could receive funding (like 2024 National Finalist & founder of The Sisterhood Project Grace Larson) thanks to Platinum Sponsor Westpac Bank 👉 agrifutures.com.au/rwa

Have you tested positive for #COVID19 recently? Keep yourself & those around you safe by staying home until your symptoms have gone.   For more information visit 💻 health.gov.au/topics/covid-1…

CWA of NSW Awareness Week runs from 1st September to 7th September. This year, we're using the week to to highlight the need for ongoing action around reducing rates of gender-based violence across the state. cwaofnsw.org.au/Web/News-Event…

We’re heartened by National Cabinet’s $4.7 billion funding package for domestic, family, and sexual violence support. This announcement aligns with our long-standing advocacy on this issue, highlighted at multiple State Conferences & 2024 Awareness Week. abc.net.au/news/2024-09-0…

"Today’s announcement by National Cabinet is so welcome, particularly during our Awareness Week campaign, when all our members have worked so hard to raise awareness of this crisis,” said Joy Beames, State President (pictured). cwaofnsw.org.au/Web/News-Event…

The CWA of NSW Annual Women's Survey is still open but some early trends have emerged. All NSW and ACT women can have their say: cwaofnsw.org.au/Web/Web/Policy… More on the results so far: cwaofnsw.org.au/Web/News-Event…

By understanding and reducing food loss and waste, we can tackle its impacts on climate change, economic downfall and global issues of food insecurity, hunger and malnutrition. #FoodLoss #FoodWaste Food and Agriculture Organization #FLWDay #FoodForAll

Our Country of Study for 2025 is Republic of Korea (South Korea). CWA of NSW chooses a different country each year to discover more about the world around us.

If you're thinking of joining CWA, now's a great time as our membership year begins in October. You might be surprised at the wide range of activities our branches undertake. Find a branch: cwaofnsw.org.au/branches

TIME IS RUNNING OUT! We ask you to join with us and sign our e-petition for better rural healthcare to the House of Representatives today! It closes on 10 October: aph.gov.au/e-petitions/pe…

Welcome to our #SafeSummer series where we’ll share weekly tips to prepare for summer. This week’s tip? Stay cool 😎 Heat-related illnesses are more common in summer but keeping cool can help prevent them. Learn how at 💻 healthdirect.gov.au/hot-weather-ri…

We've partnered with ICPA NSW to call on telecommunications companies and governments to address the communications crisis in rural and remote communities across NSW caused by the closure of the 3G network. cwaofnsw.org.au/Web/News-Event…

We've joined a number of groups under the Access for Every Child Rural Coalition alliance, calling for government provision of universal access to early learning & care in regional, rural and remote areas. cwaofnsw.org.au/Web/News-Event…

Most foodborne illness is caused by pathogenic bacteria or viruses in food. Learn common types and where to find them at 👉foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/consumer/food-…

Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? 🙌 🌈 Applications are now open for the National Farmers' Federation Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program, committed to fostering a more inclusive and equitable agricultural sector. Have questions? 🤔 💭 Register for the free

We've released $250,000 from our Disaster Relief Fund for drought relief for primary producers in NSW or the ACT in drought or drought affected areas. Find out more: cwaofnsw.org.au/droughtaid Donate to our Disaster Relief Fund at: cwaofnsw.org.au/donate