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| Community Celebrating 75 years of community and advocacy by Beverly Master, CWA Brunswick Heads Pictured: Brunswick Heads Public School receiving CWA check. Source: Mark Seiffert. On 8 July the CWA of Brunswick Heads will be commemorating a significant milestone as it celebrates its 75th anniversary. In honor of this remarkable milestone, a grand celebration will take place on 22 July from 10am–2pm, with a mouth-watering sausage sizzle available from 11am– 1pm. The community is warmly invited to join the festivities and witness the remarkable craftwork and captivating photos from the CWA’s vibrant past. The branch was officially formed at a public meeting held at the Brunswick Hall in 1948. With an initial membership of 24 devoted women, the branch held its early gatherings at Treetops and the local RSL. Over the years, the CWA branch in Brunswick Heads has tirelessly fundraised in various creative ways. Their efforts bore fruit on 22 October 1960, when the CWA building on Park Street was inaugurated. The overarching objective of the CWA remains the same today: to bring the community together and amplify the voices of women in NSW. Our unwavering goal has always been to improve the conditions and welfare of women and families. The CWA of NSW annually raises approximately $1 million dollars to support vital causes. Alongside their philanthropic endeavors, the CWA has a long-standing tradition of advocacy at various government levels. Presently, their advocacy focuses on including the appointment of qualified counsellors and psychologists in all government schools, as well as the urgent need for increased social and affordable housing for older women across metropolitan, regional, and rural areas of NSW. During a recent gathering, Mrs Jodi Ridgway, Principal of Brunswick Heads Public School, gratefully accepted a generous $2,000 cheque from the CWA. The funds will sponsor four students, enabling them to learn a musical instrument under the guidance of staff from the esteemed Conservatorium of Music. The occasion was documented by Mark Seiffert, known for his captivating photography on the Humans of Bruns Facebook page. The celebration on 22 July promises to be a memorable occasion for all and we hope to see you there. For more information visit Facebook: CWAofBrunswickHeads |
Beverly Masters 