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THE COUNTRY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA INCORPORATED

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Share the Friendship


THE COUNTRY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATIONOF VICTORIA INCORPORATED

A. 0004857F ABN 55 584 949 677

2017 OFFICIAL ANNUALREPORT

NINETIETH ANNUAL REPORT AND BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 2017

The Country Women’s Association of Victoria Inc3 Lansell RoadTOORAK VIC 3142Telephone: 03 9827 8971Facsimile: 03 9826 1710Website: www.cwaofvic.org.au

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2017 OFFICIAL ANNUAL REPORTNINETIETH ANNUAL REPORT AND BALANCE SHEETFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 2017

2017 OFFICIAL ANNUAL REPORT 1

OFFICIAL ANNUALNINETIETH ANNUAL REPORT AND

BALANCE SHEETFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 2017

CONTENTSState President’s Report .................................................................................................22017 Senior Office Bearers ...........................................................................................4State Vice Presidents ......................................................................................................5 State Presidents..............................................................................................................6Office Bearers 2017 - 2018 ............................................................................................7Office Bearers 2018 - 2019 ............................................................................................8Groups and Branches as at December, 2017 ..................................................................9State Treasurer’s Report ................................................................................................13

Annual Financial Report for the Financial Year ended 31 December 2017...................................................................................................... Inserted after page 18

Independent Auditors Report .....................................................................page 1Administration and Finance Committee Declaration .................................page 4Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income ..................page 5Statement of Financial Position ..................................................................page 6Statement of Changes in Equity .................................................................page 7Statement of Cash Flows ............................................................................page 8Notes to the Financial Statements ..............................................................page 9

ACWW/International/Community Support Committee Report .................................20Agriculture and Environment Report ..........................................................................22Archives Report ...........................................................................................................24Catering Committee Report ........................................................................................26Club Committee Report .............................................................................................28Creative Arts Committee Report .................................................................................30Cooking Committee Report ........................................................................................32Magazine and Communications Report ......................................................................34Membership Committee Report ..................................................................................36Social Issues Committee Report ..................................................................................38Performing Arts Committee Report ............................................................................40State Choir ..................................................................................................................41Group Reports ............................................................................................................42


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“Share the Friendship”

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It gives me great pleasure and an honour to present the 90th Annual Report of The Country Women’s Association of Victoria.

As we move into our 90th Birthday Celebrations we must reflect on those amazing women many years ago who had the foresight to begin this wonderful Association to enable women in remote areas to have much needed support and friendship in difficult times and now 90 years on we are still embracing those values.

Our theme ‘Share the Friendship’ is so important. The State Project ‘Archives – Her Story’- what stories there are out there to tell, to keep our history alive, to keep passing on what we do best with craft and cooking. To focus on supporting the Homelessness in our Country, to push for affordable housing for everyone, not only women; supporting families suffering abuse, hard times, fire, floods and drought.

Thanksgiving Fund this year is Crohns and Colitis Australia which is such a debilitating disease and affects people from the ages of 15 years onwards, some suffering a lifetime of pain.

ACWW International and Community Support Committee under Wendy Earwicker have worked tirelessly supporting our own State as well as the Islands. Members are always knitting and making teddies, calico dolls, rugs, baby wear, cancer hats, chemo bags to name a few of the many goods which are put to use in all communities, both here and overseas.

The 2019 ACWW World Conference plans are taking shape and I thank those who are working so hard to make this Conference a success.

Agriculture & Environment under the leadership of Sue Gass is kept busy from farming to energy resources. CWA support all farming communities and will continue to lobby Governments on all issues from dairy prices to farm safety.

Club Chairman Carmel Mitchell with Pam Mawson have been busy catering for successful monthly High Teas. The meals at State Council are a pleasure. The kitchen upgrade is slowly taking place but as anyone who

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knows old buildings and renovating plans, a small job soon turns into a bigger one.

The garden is looking wonderful and I thank all those who volunteer their time to work to make this happen.

The Catering team under the guidance of Janette Mason was once again successful working very hard to make the Royal Melbourne Show a success and scones are still the most popular item on the list.

The Cooking Committee under the guidance of Mary Grant has proven that women of all ages revel in learning the art of cooking. The Master Classes have been a great success and a thank you also to Marie Vassallo for her contribution. The Christmas Fare was a huge success even though the weather was not kind. Coles donation of ingredients was once again an added bonus.

Creative Arts, under Anne Duvé, held another successful exhibition in Warrnambool. What creative women we have in our Association! Volunteers helped with knitting and crochet classes at the Royal Melbourne Show. This was ‘Meet the Masters’. The Governor of Victoria Hon Linda Dessau AC, asked CWA to make a Christmas decoration to hang on the tree at Government House.

The State Choir under Delia Hunt are busy practising their songs and are excited to be part of the ACWW Choir at the 2019 Conference.

Social Issues under the guidance of Viviane Chemali, have been busy addressing many serious issues. Elder Abuse, Homelessness, Women who are unable to afford decent housing, Dying to Talk, Young People in Aged Care Facilities. These are just some of the issues that are facing people in the community.

Membership with Dorothy Daly as Chairman, has been busy co-ordinating the enquiries from prospective new members as well as organising and attending promotional days such as Quilt & Craft Show, Garden Expo, Royal Melbourne Show. Our Membership is increasing steadily but there is still a lot of work to do to get out there that CWA has something to offer all ages.

Magazine - Thank you to Lorraine Zimmerman for her work as Chairman and Editor of the magazine which is an important part of our subscription to enable information to get out to members. The volunteers who proof read also play an important part in the success of the magazine. We need input of stories and news items from members, so please keep sending these in.

I would like to conclude my report by thanking everyone for their support, the State Office Bearers, Office Staff especially Lynne Jordan and Robyn Smith.


STATE PRESIDENTLynette Harris OAM

DEPUTY STATE PRESIDENT Marion Dewar

STATE TREASURERJanette O’Keefe

Senior Office Bearers 2017


Heather Scott

Pam Mawson

Beverley Wall

Jennifer Nola

State Vice Presidents2017


Lady Mitchell CBE. ..........................................................................1928-29-30, 31-32Mrs J S Fraser OBE ...........................................................................1930-31Mrs R G Beggs ..................................................................................1932-33-34-35Miss E Grice ......................................................................................1935-36Mrs W E Sargood ..............................................................................1936-37-38Mrs O A Hicken OBE JP ..................................................................1938-40, 45-46-47Mrs A C Bennet ................................................................................1940-41-42Mrs H G Marfell OBE JP .................................................................1942-43-44-45Mrs N Welsh .....................................................................................1947-48-49Mrs G O Dorward ............................................................................1949-50-51Mrs J N Spittle ..................................................................................1951-52-53Mrs N S F Hedditch OBE ................................................................1953-54-55Mrs V B Jane .....................................................................................1955-56-57Mrs H Hillgrove ................................................................................1957-58-59Miss A T Stewart OBE ......................................................................1959-60-61Mrs N W Cameron OBE ..................................................................1961-62-63Mrs W B Lang ..................................................................................1963-64-65Mrs J P Wallace OBE ........................................................................1965-66-67Mrs H McF Cameron MBE ..............................................................1967-68-69Mrs J Grant Coutts OAM .................................................................1969-70-71Mrs D H Reid ...................................................................................1971-72-73Mrs H R Fisher AO OBE ..................................................................1973-74-75Mrs A L Ferry....................................................................................1975-76-77Mrs J H Goldsmith OAM .................................................................1977-78-79Mrs W Tom AO ................................................................................1979-80-81Mrs H Rinaldi ...................................................................................1981-82-83Mrs R Eliason ...................................................................................1983-84-85Mrs W Gedling OAM .......................................................................1985-86-87Mrs L J Olden ...................................................................................1987-88-89Mrs D G Dempster ...........................................................................1989-90-91Mrs B Cumming ...............................................................................1991-92-93Mrs N Courtney OAM .....................................................................1993-94-95Mrs J Reid OAM...............................................................................1995-96-97Mrs D Ward OAM ............................................................................1997-98-99Mrs B Burgess OAM .........................................................................1999-00-01Mrs J Weller ......................................................................................2001-02-03Mrs P Pither-Mills AM .....................................................................2003-04-05Mrs N MacLeod AO .........................................................................2005-06-07Mrs H Wall OAM .............................................................................2007-08-09Mrs H Christie .................................................................................2009-10-11Mrs C Clay ......................................................................................2011-12-13Ms D Coombe ..................................................................................2013-14-15Ms M Crichton .................................................................................2015-16-17Mrs L Harris OAM ...........................................................................2017-18

State Presidents


MEMBERS OF HONOURMrs Betty Burgess OAM, Mrs Kaye Kyle, Mrs Noela MacLeod AO,

Mrs Helen Wall OAM, Mrs Dorothy Ward OAM

ADVISORY BOARDMrs Helen Wall OAM, Mrs Kaye Kyle, Mrs Paula Davey, Ms Marie Vassallo, Mrs Peg Higginbottom

OTHER POSITIONSArchivist ............................................................................................................................. Mrs Noela MacLeod AOEditor ...............................................................................................................................Mrs Lorraine ZimmermanState Choir Leader............................................................................................................................Mrs Delia Hunt

Auditor............................................................................................................................ Deloitte Touche TohmatsuSolicitor ..............................................................................................................................King & Wood Mallesons

GROUP PRESIDENTS

Office Bearers STATE COUNCIL 2017-2018

Patron ....................................................Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, Governor of VictoriaState President ................................................................................................................. Mrs Lynette Harris OAMImmediate Past State President ............................................................................................ Ms Machelle CrichtonDeputy State President .............................................................................................................. Mrs Marion DewarState Treasurer ........................................................................................................................Mrs Janette O’KeefeState Vice-Presidents......................Mrs Pam Mawson, Mrs Jennifer Nola, Ms Heather Scott, Mrs Beverley WallACWW/International/Community Support Chairman ........................................................ Mrs Wendy EarwickerAgriculture & Environment Chairman .......................................................................................... Mrs Susan GassCatering Chairman .....................................................................................................................Mrs Janette MasonClub Chairman ....................................................................................................................... Mrs Carmel MitchellCreative Arts Chairman ..................................................................................................................Mrs Anne DuVéMagazine/Communications Chairman ........................................................................... Mrs Lorraine ZimmermanMembership Chairman ................................................................................................................Mrs Dorothy DalyPerforming Arts Chairman .............................................................................................................. Mrs Jean BlackSocial Issues Chairman ........................................................................................................... Ms Viviane Chemali

Ballarat District ..............................Mrs Lyn FlemingBass .............................................Mrs Gwenda SwanBeaufort ..................................... Mrs Barbara BlameyBendigo Northern ...................................Ms Sue RichCentral Highlands ........................ Mrs Helen RyvitchCentral Murray ....................... Mrs Kathleen CaldowCentral Victoria ..............................Mrs Sandra WebbCentral Wimmera ........................Mrs Jenni TurnbullDiamond Valley..........................Miss Danielle TwineEast Gippsland .........................Mrs Jeanette RowleyEast Wimmera ........................Miss Narelle HanrahanEastern Foothills .............................Mrs Carol SpruitEastern Goulburn Valley ...........Mrs Gwenda MetzkeEchuca .................................. Mrs Catherine FranklinFraser ............................................. Ms Alida HellerenGeelong ............................................. Mrs Gail LoweGippsland Hills ......................... Mrs Jillian MatthiesGoulburn Valley West ..................... Mrs Lyn TreziseHenty ............................................Mrs Karen JacksonHume Goulburn ......................Mrs Sarah Barnbrook

Kiewa Valley .................................Mrs Lillian SmithLatrobe Central .............................Mrs Isobel SimonLoddon Valley ....................... Mrs Christine ColestonMcDonald ....................................Ms Lynda QuigleyMallee (Leader) ............................Mrs Gwen MichaelMildura/Millewa ..........................Mrs Hellyn ParkerMitchell ....................................Ms Jemima AitchisonMoira ........................................... Mrs Gwen YoungerMornington Peninsula .................Mrs Marnie TurnerMurray Valley .................................. Mrs Elaine GlenNorth Eastern .............................Mrs Gail RobertsonNorth Gippsland ......................... Mrs Cate GoodmanOmeo/Tambo Valley ............. Mrs Sharon PendergastPolwarth ......................................... Mrs Denise FryerSouth Gippsland (Leader) ....Mrs Miriam StackhouseSouth Western ..........................Mrs Beverley ByronUpper Murray ................................Mrs Glenda MintyWest Gippsland ...............................Mrs Vicky BirchWest Wimmera ...................Mrs Sadie King-WilliamsYarra Valley .........................................Mrs Jan Miller


STATE COUNCIL 2018-2019 Patron ....................................................... Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, Governor of VictoriaState President ...................................................................................................................Mrs Lynette Harris OAMDeputy State President .......................................................................................................................... to be electedState Treasurer ........................................................................................................................... Mrs Janette O’KeefeState Vice-Presidents ........................................................................................................... 4 positions to be elected

ACWW/International/Community Support Chairman................................................................... Mrs Faye GloverAgriculture & Environment Chairman ......................................................................................Mrs Margaret WoodCatering Chairman ........................................................................................................................Mrs Lyn FlemingClub Chairman ...............................................................................................................................Mrs Mary GrantCreative Arts Chairman ...................................................................................................................Mrs Anne DuVéMagazine/Communications Chairman .............................................................................Mrs Lorraine ZimmermanMembership Chairman .........................................................................................................Mrs Peg HigginbottomPerforming Arts Chairman ..........................................................................................................Mrs Helen ChristieSocial Issues Chairman ..............................................................................................................Ms Viviane Chemali

MEMBERS OF HONOURMrs Betty Burgess OAM, Mrs Kaye Kyle, Mrs Noela MacLeod AO,

Mrs Helen Wall OAM, Mrs Dorothy Ward OAM

OTHER POSITIONSArchivist ............................................................................................................................. Mrs Noela MacLeod AOEditor ................................................................................................................................................Ms Joely TaylorState Choir Leader............................................................................................................................Mrs Delia Hunt

Auditor............................................................................................................................ Deloitte Touche TohmatsuSolicitor ..............................................................................................................................King & Wood Mallesons

GROUP PRESIDENTS

Office Bearers

Ballarat District ................................Mrs Mary RichardsBass ....................................................Mrs Lorraine RoyBeaufort .......................................... Mrs Barbara BlameyBendigo Northern ............................Mrs Marilyn TangeyCentral Highlands ............................. Mrs Helen RyvitchCentral Murray ...................................Mrs Marie MartinCentral Victoria .................Mrs Lyn Fleming (Caretaker)Central Wimmera ............................. Mrs Jenni TurnbullDiamond Valley...............................Miss Danielle TwineEast Gippsland .............................Mrs Joanne AldermanEast Wimmera .................................Mrs Sharon DouglasEastern Foothills ..................................Mrs Carol SpruitEastern Goulburn Valley ......................Mrs June WaltersEchuca ....................................... Mrs Catherine FranklinFraser .................................................. Ms Alida HellerenGeelong ............................................... Mrs Gwen WhiteGippsland Hills ...............................Mrs Jillian MatthiesGoulburn Valley West ...........................Mrs Lyn TreziseHenty .................................................Mrs Karen JacksonHume Goulburn ........................... Mrs Sarah Barnbrook

Kiewa Valley ...................................... Mrs Lillian SmithLatrobe Central ..................................... Mrs Gwen DaleLoddon Valley .............................Mrs Christine ColestonMcDonald ................................... Mrs Helen ParaskevasMallee (Leader) .................................Mrs Gwen MichaelMildura/Millewa ............................... Mrs Hellyn ParkerMitchell .............................................. Mrs Louise TaylorMoira ...................................................Mrs Jennie BriggsMornington Peninsula ...................... Mrs Marnie TurnerMurray Valley ........................................ Mrs Mary HeapNorth Eastern ...................................... Ms Patsy BroganNorth Gippsland ......................................Vivien SpeightOmeo/Tambo Valley ...................Mrs Sharon PendergastPolwarth ...............................................Mrs Denise FryerSouth Gippsland ........................................ Mrs Sue PriceSouth Western .....................................Mrs Pam AndrewUpper Murray ..................................... Mrs Glenda MintyWest Gippsland .................................. Mrs Carmel RyanWest Wimmera ........................Mrs Sadie King-WilliamsYarra Valley .......................................Mrs Karina Noblett


BALLARAT DISTRICT GROUP - Group President: Lyn FlemingBRANCHES (16)Bacchus Marsh, Ballan & District, Ballarat Dinner (Night), Buninyong, Daylesford/Hepburn, Dean, Gordon & Surrounds (Night). Marshians Night, Melton Day, Melton Owls (Night), Melton Thoroughbreds, Scarsdale, Sebastopol, Spa Centre, Webbcona (Night), Wendouree.

BASS GROUP - Group President: Mrs Gwenda SwanBRANCHES (5)Cowes, Glen Alvie, Grantville, Loch, Woodleigh Vale.

BEAUFORT GROUP - Group President: Barbara BlameyBRANCHES (6)Ararat, Avoca and District, Beaufort, Lilyana (Night), Lismore Derrinallum & District (Night), Stawell (Night)

BENDIGO NORTHERN GROUP - Group President: Ms Sue RichBRANCHES (5)Axedale (Night), Bendigo, Dingee & District, Golden Night, Kangaroo Flat.

CENTRAL HIGHLANDS GROUP - Group President: Mrs Peg HigginbottomBRANCHES (12)Craigieburn, Gisborne Day, Heathcote Night, Kyneton, Kyneton Twilighters, Lancefield, Macedon, Riddells Creek (Night), Romsey, Sunbury Day, Sunbury Stars, Trentham.

CENTRAL MURRAY GROUP - Group President: Kathleen CaldowBRANCHES (6)Baulkamaugh (Night), Cobram, Nathalia Night Watch, Strathmerton, Tallygaroopna, Youanmite.

CENTRAL VICTORIA GROUP – Group President: Mrs Sandra WebbBRANCHES (10)Castlemaine (Night), Dunolly, Harcourt, Havilah (Night), Heathcote, Maryborough, Newbridge, Newstead, Phoenix Chewton, Sutton Grange.

CENTRAL WIMMERA GROUP - Group President: Jenni TurnbullBRANCHES (6)Beulah, Dunmunkle, Hopetoun, Murtoa, Rainbow and District (Night), Willenabrina.

DIAMOND VALLEY GROUP - Group President: Ms Danielle TwineBRANCHES (8)Greensborough, Hurstbridge (Night), Kinglake (Night), Mernda (Night), Rosanna, South Morang Night Owls, Wallan (Night), Whittlesea Jumbunna Night (Night).

EAST GIPPSLAND GROUP – Group President: Mrs. Jeanette RowleyBRANCHES (3)Bairnsdale-Amaroo, Bengworden, Lakes Entrance (Night).

Groups And Branches as at DECEMBER 2017


EAST WIMMERA GROUP - Group President: Narelle HanrahanBRANCHES (8)Bealiba, Cabbaritta Charlton (Night), Donald Nightingales, Kara (Night), Marnoo, Stuart Mill, Wedderburn (Night), Wirrim (Night).

EASTERN FOOTHILLS GROUP – Group President: Mrs Carol SpruitBRANCHES (7)Belgrave, Boronia, Donvale, Kilsyth/Montrose (Night), Knox Knights, Mooroolbark, Ringwood.

EASTERN GOULBURN VALLEY GROUP - Group President: Gwenda MetzkeBRANCHES (8)Caniambo, Congupna, Dookie, Karramomus, Katandra West, Pine Lodge (Night), Shepparton East, Shepparton Sunset (Night).

ECHUCA GROUP - Group President: Mrs Catherine FranklinBRANCHES (6)Bamawm, Boobook (Night), Campaspe (Night), Echuca-Murray (Night), Milloo, Tongala.

FRASER GROUP - Group President: Ms Alida HellerenBRANCHES (9)Ashburton (Night), Boroondara (Night), Glen Waverley, Kew (Night), Port Phillip, Richmond (Night), Umina (Night), Whitehorse, Yarra.

GEELONG GROUP - Group President: Mrs Gail LoweBRANCHES (15)Altona, Barrabool, Central Nights, Coryule Nights Bellarine, Drysdale, Galena, Inverleigh, Lara, Mereburn (Night), Native Hut (Night), Ocean Grove Nightlights, Point Cook Evening, Portarlington, Thurina, Werribee.

GIPPSLAND HILLS GROUP - Group President: Mrs Jillian MatthiesBRANCHES (11)Bena, Inverloch, Kardella, Korumburra, Leongatha, Leongatha Twilight, Meeniyan, Mirboo, Mirboo North Night Owls, Poowong & District, Woorayl.

GOULBURN VALLEY WEST GROUP - Group President: Mrs Lyn TreziseBRANCHES (7)CWA Potters, Harston, Lancaster, Mooroopna (Night), Rodney (Night), Rushworth, Sheridan-Kyabram (Night).

HENTY GROUP – Group President: Mrs Karen JacksonBRANCHES (14)Burswood (Night), Byaduk (Night), Casterton, Dunkeld and District (Night), Glenelg (Night), Hamilton, Hamilton Evening (Night), Hawkesdale, Heywood, Heywood Evening (Night), Koroit (Night), Port Fairy (Night), Wattle Hill Creek (Night), Woolsthorpe.

HUME GOULBURN GROUP - Group President: Mrs Sarah BarnbrookBRANCHES (8)Broadford Mount Piper (Night), Euroa-Forlonge, Flowerdale (Night), Mansfield, Redgate-Alexandra, Seymour Central (Night), Yarck, Yea.

KIEWA VALLEY GROUP - Group President: Mrs Lillian SmithBRANCHES (4)Kergunyah (Night), Kiewa District, Upper Kiewa Valley (Night), Wodonga.

LATROBE CENTRAL GROUP - Group President: Mrs Isobel SimonBRANCHES (13)Bunyip, Drouin, Drouin South, Flynn-ites (Night), Gormandale, Lowanna Hills Newborough (Night), Maryvale (Night), Moe, Morwell Evening, Neerim District, Traralgon, Traralgon Evening, Warragul Evening.


LODDON VALLEY GROUP - Group President: Mrs Christine ColestonBRANCHES (5)Barham Koondrook (Night), Cohuna, Dingwall, Kerang, Lake Boga/Tresco.

MALLEE GROUP - Group Leader: Mrs Gwen MichaelBRANCHES (3)Cowangie, Ouyen, Woomelang.

McDONALD GROUP - Group President: Ms Lynda QuigleyBRANCHES (5)Bayside (Night), Brighton, Dingley Village, Hampton, Murrumbeena.

MILDURA/MILLEWA GROUP - Group President: Mrs Hellyn ParkerBRANCHES (6)Carinya, Darling Junction (Night), Irymple Night, Merbein, Mildura, Millewa (Night)

MITCHELL GROUP - Group President: Ms Jemima AitchisonBRANCHES (9)Alphington, Collingwood (Night), Essendon (Night), Footscray (Night), Keilor Downs, Niddrie, Pascoe Vale, Sanctuary Lakes, Sydney Road (Night).

MOIRA GROUP - Group President: Mrs Gwen YoungerBRANCHES (7)Balldale, Benalla, Boorhaman, Corowa, Swanpool, Thoona, Yarrawonga/Border

MORNINGTON PENINSULA GROUP - Group President: Ms Marnie TurnerBRANCHES (10)Balnarring, Frankston, Frankston South, Mornington, Pearcedale, Peninsula Belles (Night), Red Hill, Rosebud, Rosebud East, Somerville (Night).

MURRAY VALLEY GROUP - Group President: Mrs Elaine GlenBRANCHES (6)Booren (Night), Moulamein, Nykora (Night), Swan Hill, Tanlynne (Night), Tyntynder (Night).

NORTH EASTERN GROUP - Group President: Mrs Gail RobertsonBRANCHES (10)Barnawartha, Beechworth, Bright (Night), King Valley (Night), Moyhu (Night), Myrtleford, Rosewhite & District (Night), Wangaratta & District, Wangaratta District Evening (Night), Whorouly.

NORTH GIPPSLAND GROUP - Group President: Mrs Cate GoodmanBRANCHES (10)Avon, Bundalaguah, Cobains, Denison, Giffard, Maffra, Sale, Sale Starlight (Night), Tinamba & District, Toongabbie.

OMEO/TAMBO VALLEY GROUP - Group President: Mrs Sharon PendergastBRANCHES (2)Benambra District (Night), High Country

POLWARTH GROUP - Group President: Mrs Denise FryerBRANCHES (8)Barongarook (Night), Birregurra (Night), Colac, Colac Night Owls (Night), Dreeite, Irrewarra, Pomborneit North, Winchelsea (Night).

SOUTH GIPPSLAND GROUP - Group Leader: Mrs Miriam StackhouseBRANCHES (3)Fish Creek, Foster, Yarram.

SOUTH WESTERN GROUP - Group President: Mrs Beverley ByronBRANCHES (12)Allansford, Allansford Evening, Camperdown Evening, Cobden, Dalvui (Night), Mortlake, Mortlake Evening, Panmure, Terang, Timboon, Warrnambool, Warrnambool Night Owls.


UPPER MURRAY GROUP - Group President: Mrs Glenda MintyBRANCHES (4)Cudgewa, Kurrajong (Night), Tallangatta, Tintaldra.

WEST GIPPSLAND GROUP - Group President: Vicky BirchBRANCHES (8)Casey Dinner (Night), Cranbourne, Dandenong, Koo Wee Rup (Night), Noble Park, Officer Owls (Night), Pakenham, Woorinyan.

WEST WIMMERA GROUP - Group President: Mrs Sadie King-WilliamsBRANCHES (8)Boorang (Night), Dimboola, Drung South, Horsham, Horsham Evening, May, Nhill Twilight (Night), Serviceton.

YARRA VALLEY GROUP - Group President: Jan MillerBRANCHES (5)Healesville Nite Chicks (Night), Monbulk, Monbulk Lady Night Hawks, Wanallock (Night), Wandin.


It is my pleasure to bring this report to you. The Statement of Income and Expenditure and the Balance Sheet for the year ending 31st December 2017 appears in this official annual report. These statements have been audited by independent auditors Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.

Our membership base is, and has always been, the strong foundation of our financial stability. This is then enhanced by the business (fundraising) activities of the Association. However, the membership fees inclusive of magazine postage represents only 21% of the total income of the Association, leaving the other 79% to be earned by the hard work of those few members who work at the Royal Melbourne Show, monthly High Teas, Christmas Fare and the B and B at Umina. We are the largest and most important women’s organisation in Australia and we ALL share the responsibility to continue to grow the membership base.

As you all know, interest rates remain low which affects the income received from the Term Deposits. Interest income earned in 2017 from main account Term Deposits was $60,950 down slightly on 2016 and from the Special Purpose Term Deposits was $43,510 also down slightly from 2016. We have completed rolling the term deposits together to either earn a better interest rate from fewer but larger term deposits, or to better reflect the balance of the various funds in each of our Special Purpose Funds.

As usual we have been endeavouring to run the activities of the Association in a businesslike manner. There has been much work done by our Executive Director and staff to contain costs wherever possible. Following recommendations from the 2016 audit, some new processes have been implemented to ensure that all expenditure and purchases by committees for events, or by the Association itself are within the budget for that event or budget line item. Much work has also been done to reduce our debtors, which

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is the money owing to the Association at any one time. Most of these debtors are our branches and groups.

The Membership Committee have a very busy 5 days at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden show in March. With better weather and larger crowds, in 2017 this event made a profit of $4,009.

The Catering Committee always try to contain the costs of the Royal Melbourne Show as tightly as possible. Unfortunately, our merchandise sales were down in 2017 compared to the year before, which affected the overall profit. Total income from the RM Show was $211,000 GST inclusive, and profit from the event was $94,400 GST inclusive.

The Catering Committee are building their sales and reputation at the Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show, and in 2017 made a profit of $2,331.

No new merchandise was produced in 2017 and no reprints of any of our cookbooks was required, so you will note that our inventory decreased in 2017. Our main expense for merchandise was for the always popular tea towels. Our preserves lines have not been as successful as we had hoped. Even though we were able to stock the preserves in the stores of a popular Melbourne supermarket, we received very little repeat orders. We have realised that we are trying to sell into a very crowded market, and unless we are prepared to go to farmers markets regularly (more work for a few), there is little opportunity to sell.

The Club Committee’s High teas remain very popular and are fully booked most months. This initiative has generated much needed income for the Association with a profit in 2017 of $12,240.

The Performing Arts Festival was held in Shepparton immediately before the State Conference and made a profit of $2,151. The State Conference itself was supported by a grant from the Greater Shepparton Council of $5,000, which helped us to a $13,833 profit. You also very generously donated $21,000 worth of nappies and other items to the Caroline Chisholm Society.

The State Creative Arts Exhibition was held in Warrnambool and this was supported strongly by the local community with their attendance, and by local philanthropic groups with grants to the value of $7,000 helping us to a very good result of $14,966 profit.


We participated in Open House Melbourne again but with a diminishing return of $1,346 profit. This was also the case at the 2017 Quilt and Craft Show with a small profit of $732.

The 2017 Christmas Fare was a huge success defying the dreadful weather. It generated a profit of $36,500. Coles generously increased their contribution of fruit, sugar and flour to make the Christmas goodies, and that meant we had many more items to sell. Pre and post sales and sales at Coburg Market and Coles HQ made up more than 20% of the Christmas Fare income.

Selling our always popular scones jam and cream at Government House on Australia Day, is a wonderful opportunity for us to contribute to the State Project and promote CWA. In 2017 the net figure to the State Project was $3,461.

In 2017 the Colac branch sold their club rooms, and very generously donated the net proceeds of $180,000 to the Association for another education fund to be known as the Colac CWA Education Fund. We are very grateful for this generous gesture, as it will enable us to support more young people with their education.

During the 2017 audit a re-statement was undertaken, as it was determined that the Special Purpose Funds were incorrectly classified on the balance sheet in prior years. The revenue and expenses of the Special Purpose Funds were not included in previous statements of profit or loss. Income to Special Purpose Funds in 2016 of $149,107 and expenditure from Special Purpose Funds of $122,158 have now been included in the re-statement.

Total income for 2017 was $1,665,190 (which includes the $180,000 donated by Colac CWA for another education fund).

The recurrent expenses of the Association were managed very tightly by our Executive Director. We had, and continue to have, a very tight budget to work to, and a lot of work went into managing expenses wisely. This is helped by some of the processes brought in to make sure committees and administration work to the adopted budget expectations.

Total expenditure for 2017 was $1,534,034. This leaves us with an operating surplus of $131,156 for 2017. This surplus is not a discretionary spend.


At 31st December 2017 our total assets were $5,482,971. This figure is made up of cash assets including cash at bank and main account investments, trade and other receivables, Special Purpose Funds, stock on hand at cost and property, plant and equipment.

Our inventory is lower this year, as we did not need to have any of our cookbooks reprinted, nor did we have a new product, but we did have tea towels printed as needed.

Total current liabilities of $527,490 are made up of member’s subscriptions paid in advance, provision for employee entitlements, Endowment Fund (lifetime memberships) and trade payables and accruals.

The Association’s Special Purpose Fund administers the donations and bequests received for various purposes. The main funds are for various scholarships, Emergency and Welfare. We also hold funds for the State Project, Thanksgiving Fund and donations to purposes such as ACWW in this account.

Our scholarships are open to primary, secondary, tertiary and post graduate students each year. In the twelve months to 31st December 2017 we awarded grants to the value of $10,750 in the name of The Country Women’s Association of Victoria Inc, $1350 in the name of Mrs AA Gibbs, $1,000 from the Sarah Amiet (nee Nicholson) award. In 2017 we also awarded Post Graduate awards-- $800 Alice Stewart Agribusiness award and $2,000 Victoria Louisa Craig Rural Nurse award. The Diamond Jubilee award is $1000 for one student living away from home in their first year of tertiary study made up from both the Diamond Jubilee Fund and the Welfare Fund.

We opened a new account called The Country Women’s Association of Victoria Inc 2019 World Conference Account, to hold money donated to help bring South Pacific Island women to the 2019 ACWW World Conference. At 31st December 2017 the balance of those donations was $9,662.

We continue to assist members and non-members from the Welfare and Emergency Funds. There was no call on the Emergency Fund in 2017 but we had a very large call on the Welfare Fund. We value the donations your branches make to these funds to enable us to support families in crisis when they are at their most vulnerable.


On 31st December 2017, the Special Purpose Trust Fund shows a balance of $2,028,371 in term deposits and the Special Purpose Trust account.

The Thanksgiving Fund in 2017 was for Crohn’s and Colitis Australia and $29,650 was donated. The State Project in 2017 was for work on the Association’s archives, Her Story Our Story, and $19,324 was donated. In 2017 you donated $14,159 to Pennies for Friendship to support the work and projects of ACWW.

In addition to funds in our balance sheet, you the branches and groups held the following in the values of which are confirmed in the 2017 branch and group annual returns.

Property--- $5,694,250Assets including furniture and fittings--- $656,673Cash at bank 31st December 2017--- $1,080,005Investments held in term deposits--- $1,344,527

You all continue to work very hard for your communities and in 2017 generously donated the following amounts through the branches and groups to outside organisations—The total of $548,101 was made up of—

Local donations---- $482,761National donations---- $28,073International donations---- $37,267

Some of the branches recorded their volunteer hours, which when extrapolated out over the State equates to 1,120,000 hours with a monetary value of $28,000,000. This calculation does not include the value of the food bought and prepared to donate to families in crisis in your communities, nor the value of ingredients you use to make baked goods to sell, nor the materials bought to make 1,000s and 1,000s of items such as trauma teddies, trauma dolls, toiletry packs, jumpers, baby clothes, birthing kits, octopussies, activity packs, beanies and myriad items that you all so willingly give. Also not included in this calculation, are the volunteer hours worked at the Royal Melbourne Show, Christmas Fare, monthly High Teas and other State events, nor the cost of the hard groceries you donate to Foodshare and Foodbank.

You are all amazing women, and it is a very exciting time to be a part of the CWA of Victoria in this our 90th year, leading in to our hosting of the World Conference in 2019. Well done.

The Country Women’s Association of Victoria Incorporated ABN 55 584 949 677

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Annual financial report for the financial year ended 31 December 2017

2017 Financial Report

Special purpose financial statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2017

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Independent Auditor’s Report to the members of

The Country Women’s Association of Victoria Incorporated Opinion We have audited the financial report, being a special purpose financial report, of The Country Women’s Association of Victoria Incorporated, (the “Association”) which comprises the statement of financial position as at 31 December 2017, the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the statement of changes in equity and the statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the declaration of members of the Administration and Finance Committee. In our opinion, the accompanying financial report presents fairly, in all material respects, the Association’s financial position as at 31 December 2017 and of its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the financial reporting requirements of the Association Incorporations Reform Act (Vic)2012 as described in Note 1. Basis for Opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Association in accordance with the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

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Other information The Administration and Finance Committee is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the Unaudited Information for the year ended 31 December 2017, but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information; we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. Responsibilities of the Administration and Finance Committee for the Financial Report The Administration and Finance Committee of the Association is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the requirements of the Association Incorporations Reform Act (Vic) 2012 and for such internal control as the Administration and Finance Committee determine is necessary to enable the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial report, the Administration and Finance Committee is responsible for assessing the ability of the Association to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intend to liquidate the Association or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report. As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:

Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.

Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit

procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Association’s internal control.

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Other information The Administration and Finance Committee is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the Unaudited Information for the year ended 31 December 2017, but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information; we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. Responsibilities of the Administration and Finance Committee for the Financial Report The Administration and Finance Committee of the Association is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the requirements of the Association Incorporations Reform Act (Vic) 2012 and for such internal control as the Administration and Finance Committee determine is necessary to enable the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial report, the Administration and Finance Committee is responsible for assessing the ability of the Association to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intend to liquidate the Association or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report. As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:

Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.

Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit

procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Association’s internal control.

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STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017

Notes

2017

$

Restated 2016

$

Revenue 2 1,049,170 940,371 Other income 616,020 632,510 Administration expenses (793,253) (800,475) Employee benefits expense (582,012) (534,047) Repairs and maintenance (21,202) (29,703) Scholarships (24,542) (22,791) Donations (23,604) (24,023) Welfare and Emergency Relief (24,060) (37,693) Projects and Thanksgiving (29,592) (37,651) Finance costs (5,960) (5,624) Depreciation and amortisation expense (29,809) (24,487) Surplus before tax 131,156 56,387 Income tax expense 1(a) - - Surplus for the year 131,156 56,387 Other comprehensive income - - Total comprehensive income for the year 131,156 56,387

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AT 31 DECEMBER 2017

Notes

2017

$

Restated 2016

$ CURRENT ASSETS Cash assets 3 2,471,747 2,532,798 Trade and other receivables 4 58,598 57,522 Stock on hand at cost 5 76,879 114,214 Investments - Special Purpose Funds 7 2,153,362 1,928,903 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 4,760,586 4,633,437

NON-CURRENT ASSETS Property, plant and equipment 6 722,385 683,655 TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 722,385 683,655 TOTAL ASSETS 5,482,971 5,317,092

CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables 8 190,616 129,109 Members subscriptions paid in advance 211,535 226,294 Provision for employee entitlements 21,849 34,345 Endowment fund – Lifetime memberships 103,490 103,019 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 527,490 492,767

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES - - TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES - - TOTAL LIABILITIES 527,490 492,767

NET ASSETS 4,955,481 4,824,325

MEMBERS FUND Accumulated surplus 2,927,110 3,006,046 Reserves – Special Purpose Funds 11 2,028,371 1,818,279 TOTAL MEMBERS FUNDS 4,955,481 4,824,325


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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017

Notes

Accumulated surplus

$

Special Purpose Funds

$ Total

$

Balance at 1 January 2016 1(l)

2,976,608 - 2,976,608 Effect of the restatement - 1,791,330 1,791,330 Restated Balance 1 January 2016 2,976,608 1,791,330 4,767,938 Surplus for the year 56,387 - 56,387 Total comprehensive income for the year 56,387 - 56,387 Transfer to/(from) Special Purpose Funds (26,949) 26,949 - Balance at 31 December 2016 3,006,046 1,818,279 4,824,325 Surplus for the year 131,156 - 131,156 Total comprehensive income for the year 131,156 - 131,156 Transfer to/(from) Special Purpose Funds (210,092) 210,092 - Balance at 31 December 2017 2,927,110 2,028,371 4,955,481


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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017

Notes 2017

$

2016

$

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITES Receipts from members and customers 1,563,606 1,561,553 Interest received 92,479 106,584 Finance costs (5,960) (5,624) Payments to suppliers and employees (1,430,159) (1,686,458) Net cash generated by/ (used in) operating activities 9(b) 219,966 (23,945) CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Investment principal not reinvested - 6,954 Payments for property, plant and equipment (68,539) (9,706) Net cash used in investing activities (68,539) (2,752) Net increase/ (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 151,427 (26,697) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year 2,758,824 2,785,521 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 9(a) 2,910,251 2,758,824


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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Note 1: Significant Accounting Policies Financial reporting framework The Association is not a reporting entity because in the opinion of the Administration and Finance Committee there are unlikely to exist users of the financial statements who are unable to command the preparation of reports tailored so as to satisfy specifically all of their information needs. Accordingly, these special purpose financial statements have been prepared to satisfy the Administration and Finance Committee’s reporting requirements of the Associations Incorporation Reform Act (Vic) 2012. For the purpose of preparing the financial statements, the Association is a not-for-profit entity. Statement of compliance The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Reform Act (Vic) 2012, the recognition and measurement requirements specified by all Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations, and the disclosure requirements of AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements, AASB 107 Statement of Cash Flows, AASB 108 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors and AASB 1054 Australian Additional Disclosures. Basis of Preparation

The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historical costs and does not take into account changing money values or, except where stated, current valuations of non-current assets. The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies adopted by the Association in the preparation of the financial report. The accounting policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated. All amounts have been rounded to the nearest dollar. The operations, assets and liabilities of the branches are not included in this financial report, except as follows:

the membership subscriptions are collected by the branches for the Association; the branches contribute to the Association by way of fund raising for State Events and Association

Day; the branches also contribute to the Educational Grant/Scholarships Fund each year, used to fund

scholarships, in accordance with the Rules and Objects of the Association. Each branch manages affairs within its own boundaries subject to the Rules and Objects of the Association. Adoption of New and Revised Accounting Standards New and revised AASBs affecting amounts reported and/or disclosures in the financial statements In the current year, there are no new standards impacting these financial statements.

Standards and Interpretations in issue not yet adopted At the date of authorisation of the financial report, a number of Standards and Interpretations were in issue but not yet effective.

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Note 1: Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d) Standards and Interpretations in issue not yet adopted (cont’d)

Standard/Interpretation

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after

Expected to be initially applied in the financial year ending

AASB 9 ‘Financial Instruments’, and the relevant amending standards

1 January 2018 31 December 2018

AASB 15 ‘Revenue from Contracts with Customers’, AASB 2014-5 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 15’, AASB 2015-8 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Effective date of AASB 15’and AASB 2016-3 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Clarifications to AASB 15


AASB 16 ‘Leases’ 1 January 2019 31 December 2019 AASB 1058 Income of Not-for-Profit Entities, AASB 1058 Income of Not-for-Profit Entities (Appendix D), AASB 2016-8 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Australian Implementation Guidance for Not-for-Profit Entities


The members of the Administrations and Finance Committee anticipate that the adoption of these Standards and Interpretations in future periods will have no material impact on the financial statements of the Country Women’s Association of Victoria Incorporated. At the date of authorisation of the financial statements, the following IASB Standards and IFRIC Interpretations (for which Australian equivalent Standards and Interpretations have not yet been issued) were in issue but not yet effective.

Standard/Interpretation

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after

Expected to be initially applied in the financial year ending

Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2015-2017 Cycle 1 January 2019 31 December 2019 Accounting policies The following significant accounting policies have been adopted in the preparation and presentation of the financial statements: (a) Income tax

No liability for income tax has been recognised as the association is exempt from income tax under Division 50 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

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Note 1: Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d) (b) Property, Plant and Equipment

Freehold land and buildings are brought to account at cost.

The depreciable amount of all fixed assets are depreciated on a diminishing value basis over the useful lives of the assets to the Association commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use.

Buildings 100 years Motor vehicles 5 years Fixtures, fittings and equipment 3 – 6 years

(c) Revenue Recognition Annual subscriptions are due by 1st October each year and are collected by the branches. The income

stream arising there from is then accounted for as subscriptions received in advance and drawn down in 12 equal amounts on a monthly basis. At balance date, the subscriptions received in advance represent 9/12 of the subscription run completed on 1 October 2017.

Life members are women distinguished and elected for outstanding service to the Association at branch

or group level. All lifetime membership subscriptions fees received are placed in the “Endowment Fund – Lifetime membership” and the interest is available to the Association. The lifetime membership subscriptions are amortised over 10 years.

The sales of goods are accounted for and recognised upon delivery of the goods to the customer. Donations are recorded on a cash received basis. Interest revenue is recognised on a proportional basis taking into account the interest rate applicable to

the financial asset. (d) Inventories Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs are assigned on a first in

first out basis. (e) Employee Entitlements

A liability is recognised for benefits accruing to employees in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave and long service leave when it is probable that settlement will be required and they are capable of being measured reliably.

Liabilities recognised in respect of short-term employee benefits, are measured at their nominal values using the remuneration rate expected to apply at the time of settlement.

Liabilities recognised in respect of long term employee benefits are measured as the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made by the Association in respect of services provided by employees up to reporting date.

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Note 1: Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d) (f) Special Purpose Funds

Special Purpose Funds represent bequests and other monies held in Trust for special purposes. The funds are administered by the State Council and are not available for use in general operations. The Investment – Special Purpose Funds has been classified as current in the balance sheet. Bank monies raised from the branches are recorded as Special Purpose Funds and recorded in the profit and loss account on receipt. As these funds are designated for specific purposes by the members and the Association, they are recorded as Special Purpose Funds in equity and can only be used for the purpose specified.

(g) Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements

In the application of the Association’s accounting policies, the State Council is required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

(h) Goods and Services Tax Revenue, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST), except: i. where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the taxation authority, it is recognised as

part of the cost of acquisition of an asset or as part of an item of expense; or ii. for receivables and payables which are recognised inclusive of GST. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables.

(i) Cash and cash equivalents Cash comprises cash on hand and term deposits. Term deposits are short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

(j) Provisions Provisions are recognised when the Association has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that the Association will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at reporting date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where a provision is measured using the cashflows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cashflows.

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Note 1: Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)

(j) Provisions (cont’d)

When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third party, the receivable is recognised as an asset if it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received and the amount of the receivable can be measured reliably.

(k) Comparative figures Where required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation in the current year.

(l) Restatement During the year ended 31 December 2017 it was determined that the Special Purpose Funds were incorrectly classified on the balance sheet in the prior years. In these financial statements the restatements have been made as at 1 January 2016 being the earliest comparative period. The balances impacted are Trade and other receivables, Investments – Special Purpose Funds, Trade and other payables, the liability Special Purpose Funds, the liability Endowment Fund – Lifetime membership and the Reserve – Special Purpose Funds. Further, the revenue and expenses of the Special Purpose Funds were not included in the statement of profit or loss of the Association. For the financial year 2016, income amounting to $149,107 and expenses amounting to $122,158 were not recognised in the financial statements. The balances impacted are Revenue, Other income, Scholarships, Donations, Welfare and Emergency Relief and Projects and Thanksgiving. These errors have resulted in a restatement of these account balances per below.

Reported

31 Dec 2016 $

Adjustments

$

Restated 31 Dec 2016

$

Revenue 764,834 175,537 940,371 Other income (i) 658,940 (26,430) 632,510 Administration expenses (800,475) (800,475) Employee benefits expense (534,047) (534,047) Repairs and maintenance (29,703) (29,703) Scholarships - (22,791) (22,791) Donations - (24,023) (24,023) Welfare and Emergency Relief - (37,693) (37,693) Projects and Thanksgiving - (37,651) (37,651) Finance costs (5,624) (5,624) Depreciation and amortisation expense (24,487) (24,487) Surplus before tax 29,438 26,949 56,387 Income tax expense - - - Surplus for the year 29,438 26,949 56,387

Other comprehensive income - - - Total comprehensive income 29,438 26,949 56,387

(i) The Association charged an internal 1.5% administration fee of $26,571 in 2017 ($26,430 in

2016) for the management of the Special Purpose Funds monies. This fee is withdrawn from the Special Purpose Funds bank account and transferred to the Association bank account. As this is an internal fee, it is netted off in the financial statements.

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Note 1: Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d) (l) Restatement (cont’d)

The restatement has an impact on the following items of the balance sheet:

As at 31 December 2017 Reported

31 Dec 2016

Adjustments Restated

31 Dec 2016 $ $ $

CURRENT ASSETS

Trade and other receivables 59,756 (2,234) 57,522

Investments – Special Purpose Funds 1,926,669 2,234 1,928,903

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Trade and other payables 123,738 5,371 129,109

Special Purpose Funds 1,926,669 (1,926,669) -

Endowment fund – Lifetime membership - 103,019 103,019

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 2,311,046 (1,818,279) 492,767

MEMBERS FUND

Reserves – Special Purpose Funds - 1,818,279 1,818,279

TOTAL MEMBER FUNDS 3,006,046 1,818,279 4,824,325

The restatement has an impact on the opening and closing accumulated surplus and on the reserve as follows: Accumulated Surplus

Reported 31 Dec 2016

$

Adjustments

$


$

Balance at 1 January 2016 2,976,608 - 2,976,608 Surplus for the year 29,438 26,949 56,387 Transfer (to)/from Special Purpose Funds - (26,949) (26,949) Balance at 31 December 2016 3,006,046 - 3,006,046

Reserves


$

Adjustments

$


$

Balance at 1 January 2016 - 1,791,330 1,791,330 Surplus for the year - - - Transfer (to)/from Special Purpose Funds - 26,949 26,949 Balance at 31 December 2016 - 1,818,279 1,818,279

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The restatement has an impact on the following disclosures:

Note 2: Revenue Reported

31 Dec 2016 $

Adjustments

$


$

Membership Subscriptions 271,781 - 271,781 Magazine income 69,239 - 69,239 Accommodation income 308,646 - 308,646 Donation income - operational 52,537 - 52,537 Donation income – Special Purpose Funds - 131,584 131,584 Investment income - operational 62,631 - 62,631 Investment income – Special Purpose Funds - 43,953 43,953

764,834 175,537 940,371

Note 4: Trade and other receivables Reported

31 Dec 2016 $

Adjustments

$


$

Trade debtors 27,418 - 27,418 Sundry debtors 30,725 (2,234) 28,491 Prepayments 1,613 - 1,613

59,756 (2,234) 57,522

Note 7: Investments at amortised Cost – Special Purpose Funds Reported

31 Dec 2016 $

Adjustments

$


$

226,026 - 226,026 - Cash at Bank

Interest Bearing Term Deposits - National Australia Bank Limited 30,000 - 30,000 - Commonwealth Bank 310,000 - 310,000 - Westpac Banking Corporation 344,782 - 344,782 - Bank of Melbourne 997,873 - 997,873

1,682,655 - 1,682,655 Other Assets/(Payables) - Accrued Interest 20,222 - 20,222 - Other payables (2,234) 2,234 -

17,988 2,234 20,222

Total Special Purpose Funds 1,926,669 2,234 1,928,903

Note 8: Trade and other payables Reported

31 Dec 2016 $

Adjustments

$


$

Trade creditors 75,782 - 75,782 Accrued expenses 25,523 - 25,523 Amounts due to ACWW - 5,371 5,371 Disbanded branches 2,684 - 2,684 Prepaid income 19,749 - 19,749

123,738 5,371 129,109

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The restatement has an impact on the following disclosures (cont’d)

Note 9: Notes to the statement of cash flows (a) Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents


$

Adjustments

$


$

Cash on hand 400 - 400 Cash at bank 68,823 - 68,823 Investments at cost 2,463,575 - 2,463,575 Cash at bank – Special Purpose Funds - 226,026 226,026

2,532,798 226,026 2,758,824

(b) Reconciliation of profit for the year to net cash flows from operating activities


$

Adjustments

$


$

Profit for the year 29,438 26,949 56,387 Depreciation 24,487 - 24,487 Changes in net assets and liabilities: Decrease/(increase) in assets: Trade and other receivables 89,098 2,234 91,332 Inventories (77,093) - (77,093) (Decrease)/increase in liabilities Trade and other payables (109,405) 5,371 (104,034) Provisions (963) - (963) Endowment Fund - (14,061) (14,061) Net cash flows (used in)/provided by operating activities (44,438) 20,493 (23,945)

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2017 $

2016 $

Note 2: Revenue Membership Subscriptions 273,903 271,781 Magazine income 77,939 69,239 Accommodation income 294,726 308,646 Donation income – operational 3,190 52,537 Donations income – Special Purpose Funds 114,952 131,584 Investment income – operational 60,950 62,631 Investment income – Special Purpose Funds 43,510 43,953 Donation received from the sale of property - Colac 180,000 - 1,049,170 940,371 Note 3: Cash Assets Cash on hand 475 400 Cash at bank 119,239 68,823 119,714 69,223 Interest Bearing Term Deposits at amortised cost (i) - National Australia Bank Limited 473,255 452,240 - Commonwealth Bank - 140,000 - Westpac Banking Corporation 649,543 644,750 - Bank of Melbourne 1,229,235 1,226,585 2,352,033 2,463,575 9 2,471,747 2,532,798 (i) The term deposits have maturity over 90 days, however can be withdrawn with a 31 days-notice.

Note 4: Trade and other receivables

Trade debtors 11,785 27,418 Sundry debtors 33,401 28,491 Prepayments 13,412 1,613 58,598 57,522 Note 5: Stock on Hand – At Cost Office and retail goods 76,879 114,214 76,879 114,214


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2017 $

2016 $

Note 6: Property, Plant and Equipment

Freehold land - at cost 402,544 402,544 Buildings – at cost 299,702 299,702 Less Accumulated depreciation (130,382) (128,671) 169,320 171,031 CWA vehicle – at cost 22,219 18,212 Less Accumulated depreciation (2,996) (14,947) 19,223 3,265 Fixtures, Fittings & Equipment – at cost 622,897 582,372 Less Accumulated Depreciation (491,599) (475,557) 131,298 106,815 Total Property, Plant & Equipment 722,385 683,655

Note 7: Investments at amortised Cost – Special Purpose Funds - Cash at Bank – restricted (i)

9 438,504 226,026

Interest Bearing Term Deposits – restricted (i)

- National Australia Bank Limited 30,000 30,000 - Commonwealth Bank 311,930 310,000 - Westpac Banking Corporation 344,782 344,782 - Bank of Melbourne 998,483 997,873 1,685,195 1,682,655 Other Assets/(Payables) - Accrued Interest 29,663 20,222 Total Special Purpose Funds 2,153,362 1,928,903

(i) The amounts disclosed in the Special Purpose Funds include restricted cash and restricted

investments which can only be used for the purpose for which they have been designated.

Note 8: Trade and other payables Trade creditors 93,370 75,782 Accrued expenses 48,437 25,523 Amount due to ACWW 8,620 5,371 Disbanded branches 1,648 2,684 Prepaid income 28,541 19,749 Deferred revenue 10,000 - 190,616 129,109

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$ Note 9: Notes to the statement of cash flows (a) Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents

For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand and in banks and investments in money market instruments, net of outstanding bank overdrafts. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year as shown in the statement of cash flows is reconciled to the related items in the statement of financial position as follows:

Cash on hand 475 400 Cash at bank 119,239 68,823 Investments at amortised cost 2,352,033 2,463,575 Cash and cash equivalents – Association 3 2,471,747 2,532,798 Cash at bank – Special Purpose Funds - restricted 7 438,504 226,026 2,910,251 2,758,824 (b) Reconciliation of surplus/(loss) for the year to net cash flows from operating activities Surplus for the year 131,156 56,387 Interest reinvested (11,981) - Depreciation 29,809 24,487 Changes in net assets and liabilities: Decrease/(increase) in assets: Trade and other receivables (1,076) 91,332 Inventories 37,335 (77,093) (Decrease)/increase in liabilities Trade and other payables 46,748 (104,034) Provisions (12,496) (963) Endowment fund 471 (14,061) Net cash flows provided by/ (used in) operating activities 219,966 (23,945)

Note 10: Subsequent Events

(a) Since the end of the financial year, no event has occurred which materially affects the financial statements.

(b) The financial report was authorised for issue on 2 May 2018 by the Administration & Finance

Committee.


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The year started with a celebration of all things Danish at the International Women’s Day BYO Lunch with speaker Jan Berg, who spoke of her experiences when she married a Dane and went to live in Denmark.

A regional meeting was held at the Women on Farms Gathering at Harrow.

A large numbers of members travelled to New Plymouth, New Zealand to attend the South Pacific Area Conference. Always a valuable time to network, meet old friends, and deliver items to our South Pacific friends.

The May meeting was held in Wangaratta and was followed by evening activities featuring a speaker from Homestretch. Then Women Walk the World on 13 May at Bundoora Park and a visit to Umina by a Burmese Sewing Group.

We have delivered thousands of articles made by members to organisations to distribute to those in need. Teddies and soft toys to Children’s hospitals, hospitals, Peter Mac, Seafarers Mission, Steps, Fitzroy Mission, police stations, ambulances and fire stations, to name a few. Goods were delivered to Caroline Chisholm, Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, Anglicare, local councils and agencies who work with people in need. Members travelling overseas have delivered to Nepal, Fiji, Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea.

Members have supported their local community and have generously supported the wider community where and when needed.

We have collected many patterns suitable for items for the Conference Stall at the 2019 ACWW Triennial World Conference in Melbourne. Many wonderful items have already been delivered and more are being made. We are hoping to put a small koala in each registration bag.

Wendy EarwickerACWW Chairman

ACWW/International/Community Support Committee REPORT


Birthing Kits were sent to Kiunga in Papua New Guinea and we are packing more for Kiributi.

The luncheon in November was made special by the guest speaker Ann Catchpole from Cottages by the Sea. Ann spoke of the history, the work they are doing today and of the volunteers who help fundraise to support physically and socially disadvantaged children. Cottages by the Sea celebrated 127 years this year and receives no government funding. After a delicious lunch provided by the Club Committee, we loaded her car with donations of food, linen and cheques from many Branches, and beanies, scarves, jumpers, mittens and bears from the cave.

Five State Office Bearers were invited to join the Rotary Club of Essendon and the Essendon CWA Branch to a dinner in the ‘Donations in Kind’ warehouse in West Footscray. They collect unwanted hospital equipment, out of date medicines and dressings, material, educational equipment and deliver to Timor Leste, Cambodia and India, where local Rotary members meet the containers and deliver to where it is needed. They have offered to send our goods for us.

We packed pamper bags before Christmas – 40 were delivered by Santa on the local CFA truck to an aged care complex.

We finished the year with a table outside the Cave with goods made by Committee members especially to sell at the Christmas Fare. We braved the rain and many non-members as well as members came in to see what we do for the Community. Well worth getting damp.

Another busy but very rewarding year for the Committee, thanks to the members’ generosity.


It is my pleasure to present the Agriculture and Environment Committee report on behalf of a small committee endeavouring to improve awareness of issues that affect all of us as members.

This year we have focused on the dairy industry and issues that have affected our farmers and their wellbeing, whether it was pricing, marketing or conditions for families. We looked at milk structure and its by products, the life of a CWA dairy farmer and her ability to juggle farming and family. We researched raw milk and looked at the different types of dairy, from dairy cows to sheep, goats, camel and buffalo milk and marketable by products.

We are still concerned at the large number of farm accidents, especially those related to quad bikes and the lack of enforced regulations. Of particular concern are children still riding on quad bikes, without helmets and especially no roll bars.

Wild dogs continue to plague our farmers in the high country and this ongoing issue has disastrous results for the safety of animals as well as loss of income.

Environmental issues still of concern are our reliance on plastic containers and their effect on the environment, whether it is single use plastic bags, disposable coffee cups, drink cans and bottles. Our reliance on these products and recycling methods need to change if we wish to leave a better environment for our children and their families.

The committee has again discussed solar power and its benefits and problems. Also coal generated power stations and whether newer stations that generate less carbon emissions are cost effective against solar and wind power. These concerns are ongoing.

Susan GassAgriculture and Environment Chairman

Agriculture and Environment Committee REPORT


The committee gratefully acknowledge any concerns you wish us to address and thank you for your input and we will continue to address what we can. If members would like to become part of our committee please contact head office for further details.

My thanks to the committee for their help and hard work and I wish the incoming Chairman all the best and my support.


Archives – what are they? A place where non-current documents or records relating to the activities, rights, claims, treaties, constitutions etc of a family, organisation, corporation, community or nation are kept. The agency or organisation responsible for collecting and storing such documents.

We have had a great response for requests of Branch and Group minute books being sent to the archives. There are still massive gaps and I know that we will never be able to have all minute books as they have been lost in bush fires, floods etc. One was recently found when relatives cleared a house when their mother was admitted to a nursing home. The owners of all minute books is CWA of Victoria Inc, NOT an individual or a Branch or Group. They must not be sent to local Historical Societies. If minute books are not sent to Head Office we will take legal action. When the book is completed is must be sent to the archives, making sure that the last Annual Meeting Minutes are not in it, as they are required for the next Annual Meeting.

I have continued to process and wrap the incoming minute books. I have also been following up some requests for information.

This year we will be celebrating 90 years of CWA in Victoria. I have been publishing the names of the Golden Jubilee babies from 1978 as ‘Where Are They Now?’ At the time of writing this I have had one response.

I had another interesting find in a box of paper it was the list of donors when an appeal was launched in about 1967. Not only did Branches and Groups support this appeal but individual members, visitors to Umina and outsiders. One notable donation was from the Herald/Sun for $500.00. The large planters which are outside the Craft Room were also donated at this time.

Noela MacLeod AO, MOHState Archivist

Archives REPORT


Lady Mitchell Wing opened 24 November 1969 by Mrs May Cameron OBE State President 1967 – 1969$74,180 was spent on renovations and additionsLegacies 24,897.01

Donations 29,692.48 ------------- 54,589.49 by July 1970 15,333.34 Balance from Somers House Sale -------------- 69,922.74Debt 4,257.26 ---------------

The Office moved from Bond Street to Umina in 1970 after many locations around the city. Thank you to those Groups and Branches who supported the State Project last year for the Archives (Her Story). I have received a number of stories from members regarding their story and reminiscing of the early days and their CWA journey.

I would like to thank Judy Normand, who has spent quite a deal of time, wrapping and labelling the incoming minute books and leaving a list of information for me to enter into the data base. This is very much appreciated.

Life itself cannot give you joy, unless you really will it.Life gives you time and space – it’s up to you to fill it.

In CWA Friendship.


This year the Catering Committee has been responsible for all outside catering with the Club Committee organising the catering at the property at Toorak. Our committee consists of ten members from various parts of the State and we come together once a month to discuss preparation of events and also how these events can be improved in future years.

In March we attended the Australian International Tea Expo which was held in one of the pavilions at Melbourne Showgrounds. There we served scones, slices and of course cups of tea. This was a very different event to the hustle and bustle that surrounds us during the time of the Royal Melbourne Show.

For a second year we attended the Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show for three days in July, selling lamb pies, lamb and vegetable soup and spicy lamb with couscous. We received many favourable comments on the quality of the food available.

We participated in the Christmas Fare selling a range of fresh produce including cherries and apricots. These were freshly picked in the Goulburn Valley and were very popular on the day, despite the inclement weather.

By far the largest event we manage is the cafeteria at Royal Melbourne Show. You may be surprised at just how much organising goes into this event which is the biggest fundraiser the Association runs each year. Our profit this year was very pleasing making all the hard work and long hours worthwhile.

At the Melbourne Show we serve three cooked meals per day together with many different snacks, sandwiches, cakes and scones. For some of the public, attending Melbourne Show means enjoying one of our freshly baked scones and this year over 13,500 scones were baked over the 11 days of the Show. The scone tally board introduced last year enabled the public to appreciate

Janette MasonChairman, Catering Committee

Catering Committee REPORT


how hard our scone makers work and why sometimes, when supply cannot keep up with demand, there is need to stand in a queue. Tea and coffee is very popular at any time of the day.

Again we had ‘Show Bags’ available altering the contents a little from last year and introducing some pamper items for women such as bath salts, foot soak and hand lotion. Other items that focus on the cooking side of our activities remained the same as last year and I am sure there will always be the scone recipe and scone cutters included. Once again these were well received and 550 bags were sold. Together with these Show Bags we also sold a variety of recipe books and tea towels. All of these items help to contribute to the wonderful profit that is made each year.

I wish to thank all members who assisted at the Show whether it was for one day or the entire eleven days. Without your help we could not run this event. At such a big event teamwork is very important and this was displayed at Melbourne Show in 2017.


I have pleasure in presenting my report. It has been a very busy year and I cannot believe the time has gone so quickly.

We have been very busy with lunches for different ones and high tea has been on the top of the list. State Council lunches and dinners have been a priority in making sure our meals are delightful and a pleasure to eat.

We have been also working with the Cooking Committee catering for lunches with much laughter in the kitchen when our cooking does not turn out as expected.

The Christmas Fare always tests us as there is never a dull moment as we make sure to get our product out to the community for sale in top condition.

Seniors Week and Open House Melbourne are always a favourite with the guests from around the state to try our Devonshire teas

I would like to thank from the bottom of my heart all the girls who come in each month to help out in the kitchen, dining and front of house. No job is any trouble and to all new members a huge welcome.

To Pam Mawson, past Club Chair, a huge thank you for all your support and especially our nightly discussions on the day’s happenings. Tired but happy to know that our day has been successful.

So thank you all for the support you have given me and my team and to the next Club Chairman best wishes for a successful year.

Carmel MitchellChairman, Catering Committee

Club Committee REPORT


Our Creative Arts year started with Handcrafts Judges update on 1 February with judges learning about China Painting, Lace, Spinning and Weaving. Home Industries judges on 2 February cooked all types of biscuits.

We have 42 Handcraft Judges and 55 Home Industries Judges on our Judging list. The new Red badges have an Accreditation period of 4 years to 2020. Badges were issued to those judges who have attended at least one update and completed the Revision Paper.

We have accepted with regret the resignations of 4 Handcraft and 8 Home Industries judges who have volunteered for many years and have given wonderful service to the association and their communities.

Handcrafts judges training started at Umina on 1 April and continued monthly until November. Home Industries Judges training course was held in Shepparton with members Melanie Wityk and Carol Johnson receiving their badges. New judges in training attend Group Exhibitions as trainee judges.

State Conference at Shepparton Creative Arts stall had ‘Ask the Judges’ questions about how to present their work for exhibitions. Sold Big Challenge Kits, helped with questions about how to enter entries for State Exhibition and handed out State Schedules. One Home Industries badge was presented to Kerrie McMillan Frankston South Branch.

State Exhibition held at the Lighthouse Theatre Warrnambool opened on 4 and 5 August. Group Handcrafts’ theme ‘Beetles, Bugs & Butterflies’, Home Industries theme ‘From 5 different Countries’. 800 visitors paid to view our lovely display of Handcrafts and Home Industries. We thank South Western Group President Bev Byron and all her Group members who organised and helped to make this a very successful State Exhibition. Congratulations

Anne DuVéChairman, Catering Committee

Creative Arts Committee REPORT


to Penny Wolswinkel, Kardella Branch, Best Exhibit in Embroidery, Best Exhibit for Canvas Work, Best Exhibit in Handcrafts, Green Star for her Goldwork Candle.

24 interested members and CWA Judges Pam Mawson and Kerrie McMillan had the opportunity to be part of the Endemol Shine Australia new cooking show for Channel 9 ‘Family Food Fight’. This episode was recorded on Friday, 4 August with the families making ‘High Tea’ for the Judges, Matt Moran, Anna Polyviou, Hayden Quinn, Tom Parker Bowles and CWA members.

Creative Arts Committee were invited to be part of ‘Meet the Master’ program in the Arts and Crafts Pavilion at the Royal Melbourne Show. Different members joined me daily, teaching, adults and children how to knit and crochet, for the 10 days of the Show.

A new Creative Arts Library and storage cupboards will be built in the area opposite the Volunteers Room.

To finish the year the Governor of Victoria asked if the CWA would make a Christmas Decoration ornament to hang on the Christmas tree at Government House. We sent a lovely embroidered Christmas Bell in Goldwork made by Penny Wolswinkel.

Many thanks to the members of my committee, for all your help and advice, and our wonderful Judges who are so willing to go and judge at your Group exhibitions or an Agricultural Show.


We started the CWA year with some new members and lots of enthusiasm.

June school holidays, saw a band of eager beavers, aka Junior members, descend on Umina for two days of fun, friendship and performance. This overnight camp involved the making of puppets and writing the script for a Grand performance. As well as being involved in the performance part, they also learned how to make pizzas in the shape of a cat’s face and a banana boat dessert. This is an initiative between Performing Arts and Cooking Committee to get Junior members involved in group activities.

Once again in July, we presented a cooking demonstration, highlighting lamb, at the Bendigo Sheep and Wool Festival. This always has a very positive outcome as we support the Catering Committee’s sales for the Lamb Cookbook as well as the lamb dish prepared for sale.

In August we were invited to Wodonga Branch and presented a hands on workshop, highlighting scones, sponges and pasta. This was a very enjoyable session attended by 10 members.

September we held a very popular cheese making Masterclass. This was well supported by members.

21 and 22 October we held a Christmas Cooking Masterclass at Umina. 8 members took advantage of this class and learned lots of tips about cooking the Christmas fare.

In November we were invited to present a demonstration and tasting session in Lakes Entrance. We demonstrated scones and sponges. Also, this month we presented our first Masterclass to Coles’ employees during their lunchtime, so time was limited. I demonstrated Strawberry jam, scones and a sponge. This event received very positive feedback and we hope to repeat this during 2018.

Mary GrantCooking Committee Convenor

Cooking Committee REPORT


I presented a talkback session at the ABC, highlighting our Christmas Baking Fare and giving general hints on cooking the Christmas Pudding. Our major event, the Christmas Cooking Fare in December, was marred by the inclement weather, but despite this, with the help of our little elves who helped customers navigate their way around Umina, we still made a very healthy profit. Once again this was given a huge boost with Coles’ very generous donation of a pallet of dry ingredients, dried fruit, nuts as well as support towards purchasing eggs and butter. Group Presidents indicated the quantity of goodies they felt they could produce and at September State Council, the ingredients were divided up and taken home by the G P’s. The response was phenomenal – approximately 400 Christmas cakes, 100 puddings, 100 dozen each of mince pies and shortbread. Our committee is pleased to be the organiser of one of the major fund raisers for the Association. We thank members for their support on this day as it is your participation that make events such as this, the success that it is.

Our Masterclasses continue to be popular and a Fermentation Masterclass will occur later in the year.

Our future plans: although a very small committee we are enthusiastic and committed to passing on the skills of basic cookery to the members of this organisation. We aim to provide educational opportunities and learning experiences in the art of food preparation, cooking and presentation. Many tips, tried and true recipes are also shared as well as the friendship and camaraderie that evolves from events such as this. Meanwhile our aim is to continue to visit as many regions as we can over the course of the year, providing expertise and knowledge to the members of this Association.

My sincere thanks to my committee members who continue to be supportive and willingly share the load.

The ‘cooking’ experience of the Committee members is invaluable and varied and we look forward to our meetings to share knowledge, make plans, and swap hints.

Some new initiatives on the drawing board – Offering classes for Juniors during school holidays either in Melbourne or larger regional areas.

Providing Masterclasses to the general public.Providing specialist short programs eg Christmas food novelties.Won’t you come and join us?


In 2017 ‘Sharing the Friendship’ was the Association’s theme and through the magazine we have seen how branches and groups embraced this theme. Friendship was also shared amongst the magazine team as we worked together to bring you your magazine each month.

Thank you, members, for your regular magazine contributions which make very interesting reading. The Editor looks forward to, and enjoys reading about, the activities that you undertake in both your local and wider communities. The social aspect of friendship is very prevalent in the articles. Keep up the good work.

Production of the magazine is not up to one person, and I would like to thank pre-proof readers Joan Hill, Marion Dewar and Eileen Denereaz, and proof readers Mardi Akers, Julie Denyer, Lindy Faulks, Helen Paraskevas, Penelope Scott, and Mary Weatherhead for all the work they do each month. Their work ensures that the magazine is well and truly read thoroughly before it is sent to the printer.

This year the State Literature and Photography competitions were well supported with the photography entries being displayed at the 2017 State Conference. Once again a book of the winning Literature entries was printed and made available for members to purchase. We are an Association of many talents and these two competitions are a means of displaying the work of members through a different medium.

Thank you to Past Chairman Heather Drust for administering the facebook page, website and Junior Newsletter during the first half of the year. Heather is currently touring Australia but she still manages to keep in contact with the Association. In the second half of the year Marion Dewar stepped in and took on the role of looking after both facebook and the website. Thank you, Marion.

Lorraine ZimmermanMagazine and Communications Chairman

Magazine and Communication Committee REPORT


Every two months the Junior Newsletter is sent to branches with junior members and we hope Junior Member co-ordinators are sharing this newsletter with their juniors. Thank you to Joanne Legg for taking on the role of editor of this important junior communication tool.

The magazine is just not distributed in a printed form. It is also read on to CDs which are distributed to those members who have low vision. Thank you to Marion Dewar for her work in this area of communication.


The Membership Committee has been very busy again this year.

We have attended many promotional events including The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, The Craft and Quilt Fair in Melbourne, the State Creative Arts Exhibition in Warrnambool, the Royal Melbourne Show and the Christmas Fare at Umina.

A priority this year has been to ensure that all enquiries are answered promptly. We have enquiries from many different sources including many hundred through the CWA of Victoria web page. It was disheartening to hear at promotional events that prospective Members had made enquiries and that these enquiries did not have a response. Most enquiries are now contacted within a few days by local Members.

There are new promotional items coming out in 2018. These are Business Cards with CWA of Victoria’s email and phone number that can be handed out or stapled to the front of our Magazines to give out at promotions. Also we will have new A4 posters available.

At State Council in September, I ran a session with the Group Presidents encouraging them to start new Branches and gain new Members in their areas. I know that many plan to have Information Sessions early in 2018.

New Branches formed in 2017 are Alphington, Coryule Nights, Inverleigh, Morwell Evening, Port Phillip, Red Hill and Tallygaroopna. Somerville was reopened after closing for a short while. Sadly the Branches that closed are Brown Hill, Calignee, Kaniva, McEwen, Murulla and Seymour.

I have resigned as Membership Chairman for family reasons. I have been given nothing but support and kindness as I made this difficult decision. I realised once again why I love CWA.

Dorothy DalyMembership Chairman

Membership Committee REPORT


I would particularly like to thank the Membership Committee, Office Staff and Members who have helped.

Please encourage all new Members, make them feel welcome, include them in your Branch activities, listen to their ideas and make some new Friends.

Membership Statistics - as at 31.12.2017

Full Members ............................................................... 4,957Life Members ................................................................... 144Junior Members ................................................................ 284Total Membership ....................................................... 5,385Number of Branches ......................................................... 316Number of Groups .............................................................. 40


It is with great pleasure that I present the Annual Report of the Social Issues Committee for 2017.

The Social Issues Committee members have worked hard to put forward a resolution at the 2017 State Conference on ‘Homelessness and Affordable Housing’, in line with the social issues focus for the year. After the resolution was passed at the Conference, work continued on the resolution. A proforma letter was prepared and then sent to groups and branches so they can use it to tailor it to their own needs and write their own letter to their local politicians to lobby on this issue.

One of the key Social Issues Committee objectives is to raise awareness of social issues and their impacts on women, children and families. On 26 October 2017 the Social Issues organised an event focusing on two key issues ‘Homelessness as It Affects Women Over 55’ the fastest growing cohort of homeless and the launch of ‘Elder Abuse’, the Social Issues focus for 2018. Over 25 members coming from the metropolitan and regional parts of Victoria attended the event.

Following the guest speakers presentations, a round table discussion gave members the opportunity to raise their issues and share information. The following were some of the issues raised:- Need for more support for the older person and their carer who may be

under significant stress- Building awareness about the support available- Information for members on Elder Abuse, understanding Powers of

Attorney, Advance Care Directives and specific Family Agreements- The importance of a stall at the State Conference with information to

members to take back to their branch- The “Dying to Talk” booklet produced by Palliative Care Australia trialled

by some CWA branches and groups and which is available online at www.dyingtotalk.org,au

Viviane ChemaliSocial Issues Chairman

Social Issues CommitteeREPORT


- Need to be aware of the work and the initiatives of other specialised organisations such as Seniors Rights Victoria (www.seniorsrights.org.au), the Council of the Ageing Vic (COTA), Victoria Legal Aid (https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/) and Advance Care Planning (www.advancecareplanning.org.au/).

It is very pleasing to see that many members are interested in social issues. We would like to thank branch members who continue to engage with the Social Issues Committee by writing emails to raise issues and lobby governments to improve conditions more especially as they affect the welfare of women and children. We also would like to thank members who wrote to us to inform us of what they are doing to support the Social Issues focus for the year.

Social Issues prepared a new Guide for Social Issues Representative in CWA branches which was circulated to new and existing branches interested in engaging with social issues. The aim of the Guide is to inform members, interested in social issues, on what they can do before and during the branch meetings so they can inform branch members on emerging social issues in their community and of the latest research on the CWA social issue focus for the year.

During the year, the Social Issues committee members continued to work on issues that came before the committee. To further inform the work of the committee and as part of our continued research, we welcomed at the meeting a range of guest speakers who spoke to us about the work of their organisation, their role or issues they deal with such as Melbourne Legacy, Baker Institute and Doncare.

I have been able to attend a roundtable at the National Council of Women on the ‘Protection of the Vulnerable in the New Economy of Care’ which focused on elder abuse. I found the discussion very informative, especially the part dealing with guardianship and financial administration.

I also attended an information session at the Office of the Public Advocate, Victoria on ‘Understanding Power of Attorney Laws for Community Members’, which provided very useful information on power of attorney and coming law change.

All in all this is a very busy Committee and I would like to thank all the members of the Social Issues Committee for 2017: Julie Denyer, Jenny Nola, Ayron Teed, Heather Scott, Margaret Wood, Linda Quigley, Helen Paraskevas and Judy Normand.


The Performing Arts Festival was held the day prior to the annual State Conference with sunny late autumn weather to greet both competitors and audience and a great day was had by all. This year we had three entries in the Public Speaking with Dianne Applebee being the successful competitor. Thanks go to all who worked so hard to ensure a successful day with a congratulations going to all who competed. The State Choir under the direction of Delia Hunt again entertained us both at the Festival and during the Conference. Delia has taken her Choir to new heights with her enthusiasm and energy.

Unfortunately, due to circumstances over which we have no control, the hard decision was made in November to cancel the 2018 Performing Arts Festival. Ill health, unable to travel long distances were only 2 of the reasons for cancelling. Two of the Group Choirs who have been very active over many years, providing more than fifty percent of the program indicated that they would have to withdraw for 2019. I hope and believe that with a break they will come back with renewed energy in 2019. The thanks of all members go to those wonderful ‘troupers’ who every year entertained us at the Festivals, just another side of CWA for members who are interested in the Arts.

My thanks go to the hardworking members of my Committee. These members have spent a total of over 50 years preparing and presenting your Performing Arts Festival. Now the time has come for members to assist these stalwarts and join the Committee, bringing with you your ideas and enthusiasm and supporting your new Chairman.

If you would like to join us contact the State President. You don’t have to be an Office Bearer just a member who loves music and drama. You know that secretly you would love to be a performer.

Jean BlackPerforming Arts Chairman

Performing Arts CommitteeREPORT


It is always a pleasure to come to practice with the State Choir. We only get to practice once a month but we seem to get a lot done in one day. Time seems to quickly pass along and no sooner is one Conference finished we are singing at the next.

The State Choir is always working hard arranging new pieces to be sung, as well as enjoying each other’s company. We have had a few enquirers this year and from this three new members have emerged. I think for the first time the choir has had a mother and daughter team and we also have a well accomplished member from a new branch Alphington.

The ladies had a wonderful time presenting the various items at the last Conference and we hoped you enjoyed all the pieces that we presented. We don’t have a lot of time to learn the music, but with such a very well balanced group they all learn quickly.

I returned to Summer School to learn more about conducting in January to enhance my new found skills. This was a most rewarding time and I find it a great privilege to be part of so much knowledge and talent.

I would like to thank the ladies of the State Choir for their continued support for me and coming along to practice every month. Your dedication is a tribute to the wonderful performances that you all give. I would like to thank Marie our accompanist who is always ready and able for whatever I pass her way. I would also like to thank Lois Kingston for stepping in and playing for us when Marie took some time off.

In closing I would like to congratulate everyone for all your hard work and dedication. We will keep up the good work, so why don’t you come along and join us.

We absolutely love what we are doing and we have a great time doing it!

Delia HuntChoir Leader

State Choir REPORT


Ballarat District GroupThis Group of 16 branches continues to maintain a CWA presence with active branches in most localities supporting and being visible in their local communities, as well as supporting CWA projects and events. Members have enjoyed interacting and visiting for special days organised by neighbouring branches. Unfortunately, 2 small branches closed - Brown Hill whose members were not prepared to take office due to age or illness, and Clunes (currently in recess) because of their busy family life styles and again couldn’t commit to taking office.

As a Group, we catered for 2 large events, including a special afternoon tea for the National Telstra Regional Conference in Ballarat, funds from which will support 2 South Pacific ACWW members to attend 2019 World Conference in Melbourne.

Bass GroupBass Group has 5 branches… Cowes, Glen Alvie, Grantville, Loch, Woodleigh Vale. All of our branches have close relationships with their Communities. Helping hands and helping in kind as always with a smile. We all try to visit each of the branches, Association Day and special events.

We held our 64th Creative Arts H & HI Exhibition at Loch, the Exhibition was very successful. From 5 branches we had 808 entries on the day. A wonderful display of beautiful workmanship. This is the one event where all our members can meet up to enjoy each other’s company, sharing our friendship.

Beaufort Group2017 for Beaufort Group was a year of discovery, catering and fun get togethers with our Christmas Group Lunch closing the year. A great discovery at our August Group Conference in Avoca, was an Avoca Branch Member with exceptional Craft Talents. She is now our Group Craft Director. Our Group’s work within our Communities was enhanced through Catering, Scone Drives and Craft Work for those in need.

Group REPORTS


Central Highlands GroupThe Central Highlands Group consists of 12 branches - 8 day and 4 night, attracting a number of new members in some branches throughout the year.We have enjoyed a very successful Creative Arts this year, opening it up to include male family members, which was very well received.

Our group held a number of functions last year - International Day, Oaks Day and a fun End of Year event.

Events are being organised for this year, including celebrating CWA 90th Birthday.

We also supported the Heathcote Night entrants in the Annual Murray Marathon Event.

Central Murray GroupWe have had a great year with Craft and Social events. This year our craft leader put out a fabric kit with mixed fabric for the members to take away and bring back made into a craft item at our Group Conference this was a great success with some amazing pieces of craft being produced.

We celebrated the CWA 90th Birthday in the Botanical Gardens in Barooga.Our group has been encouraging more Junior members to join along with

New Members. Our yearly bus trip to Bonegilla Migrant camp in Albury was well

attended.

Central Victoria GroupWelcoming new members, farewelling others. Having fun and sharing amongst all of the Branches – it has been an exciting time for the past 12 months.

We welcome our new Group President and wish her well in her journey of learning. Friendships and kindness abounds amongst our members. Looking forward to our journey in the next year.

Central Wimmera GroupCentral Wimmera Group of CWA have enjoyed August and February conferences during the 2017/2018 year.

At August Conference we were entertained by local musician Maurice Conway, who writes his own songs about local towns and iconic things pertaining to that town.

Branches also entered some excellent craft in the competitions where Willenabrina Branch won the Molly Olney Trophy, and Hilary Willowsmith won the Lita Gardy trophy for best piece of handcraft.


At February Conference it was lovely to welcome State President Lyn Harris to our meeting.

The Group owned holiday cottage in Halls Gap is currently undergoing some renovation and improvement. This should make stays much more comfortable and enjoyable for guests.

Diamond Valley GroupCovering metropolitan and rural branches, as a group we are as diverse as the areas we live in yet united in our CWA values.

East Gippsland GroupThis year our Group selected The Hope Restart Centre Inc as our Project. Funds raised will be used for the establishment of a much needed Drug Rehabilitation Centre in our region. Once again the main activity of the Group was the annual residential Craft Weekend. The Group also arranged classes for members interested in learning mosaic work. Many successful projects were completed. We donated prizes to two very skillful young people in the Bairnsdale Show Craft competition. The Group was also represented in the Annual Bairnsdale Christmas Parade.

East Wimmera GroupAutumn and Spring Conferences enabled us to draw support from each other and the wider CWA community, and Group Craft days nurtured creativity. The year culminated with a Christmas luncheon enjoyed by all who attended.

Eastern Foothills GroupThe Eastern Foothills Group had a busy 2017. A Women Walk the World at Blackburn Lake in March, a very successful exhibition in July, group luncheons in April and August and all branches attending the State Conference. All seven branches are very active in their own areas and enjoy the friendship that CWA offers.

Eastern Goulburn Valley GroupGroup have held their group exhibition with increased patronage. We have started a Junior craft group with many branches having bonus of juniors joining. A successful year all round.


Echuca GroupElected Group President February 2017, honoured, excited, for all I had to learn. The Rochester Show, 1st State Council, Craft Weekend, Lockington 2 Day Rally, Tongala Branch 70th Birthday, CWA State Conference, Shepparton, Sister Branch Rushworth visits, Echuca Steam Rally, Sponge making classes, member drives, Craft Days, teddy making, stuffing, for charities, Echuca Doll Show, Jam making with juniors, Boobook Branch, Deniliquin, Flow Show, Branch Visits, Junior Cooking School, Rochester, Elmore Field Days, Shepparton Juniors, Christmas events.

Fraser GroupFraser Group has another new Branch, Port Phillip making 9 Branches in total. The Group, the new Branches formed in the last 2 years, and the established Branches offer members a range of social activities, speakers, walking group, book club, regular craft group and the Training run by Museums, Australia. Members are actively supporting community and fund raising initiatives at the local, State and International level running the 5th Women Walk the World event from Umina. Member’s beautiful handcrafts were featured in the display cabinet at Umina.

Geelong GroupThe Geelong Group now has 15 enthusiastic branches including 2 newly established night branches - Bellarine Coryule and Inverleigh. Drysdale and Werribee both celebrated their 70th birthday this year and continue to be very active, highly respected members of their respective communities. As a Group, we supported Geelong Mum, whose focus is to share preloved baby goods with families in need, and the Florey Institute in their work researching MND. This was on top of the work each individual branch undertakes within their local communities including supporting local schools, CFA and the homeless. We also had time to have fun and enjoy each other’s friendship! It was a privilege to be Group President for such an admirable group of women. Gippsland Hills GroupGippsland Hills Group has a total of 11 branches, with enthusiastic, kind and friendly members, helping out in their communities, and supporting CWA.Mirboo Branch celebrated their 70th Birthday – the theme was wearing clothes of the 70s – what a colourful array of outfits were worn. Our exhibition was very successful and was held in the Mirboo North Hall, with members exhibiting their many talents.

Our Group was successful in receiving the Mirboo North Community Event of the Year in the 2018 Australia Day awards.We have had a wonderful year, looking forward to 2018.


Goulburn Valley West GroupThe most Memorable for me which will stay with me for a very long time was to see the Enjoyment Laughter and Friendship between the Members of my Goulburn Valley West Members at the celebration of our CWA 90th Birthday Celebrations.

Henty GroupMarch and April have been extremely busy. Henty Group together with South West Group provided Morning and Afternoon Teas and lunch for the CFA games which were held in Warrnambool.

Henty Group also provided food for Blazeaid.Henty Group held a retreat weekend in Port Fairy. New crafts were learnt,

friendships were made, and we are all looking forward to next year. On the Sunday of the retreat Port Fairy Branch hosted WWW what a great way to finish the weekend.

Kiewa District GroupA very busy year was had - many Group gatherings included Learning to grow Bonsai and International Day. Fund Raising activities included the Kiewa, Tangam Camp Oven Cook Off - a huge success. Much catering done by all Branches and Group.

Much fun and friendship was had by all.

Latrobe Central GroupLatrobe Central Group is providing a scholarship for a Gippsland University student. The $3000 scholarship will be targeted towards mature-aged female students commencing their 2nd year of an undergraduate degree at the campus. A single mother of 2 studying nursing from Warragul is the recipient.

Loddon Valley GroupWe have had a very positive year with members enjoying craft and social meetings.

Happy to announce that all Loddon Group positions have been filled.Our Branches always support CWA Head Office, their local communities

and community events.We are all active members supporting CWA with pride.


McDonald GroupMcDonald Group held a highly successful Crafts and Home Industries Exhibition in October and enjoyed luncheon get-togethers throughout the year. At Spring Conference we had a hearing expert to talk about hearing loss and options for improvement of hearing. Mildura/Millewa GroupMildura Millewa report 2017 was another successful year with funds being raised from Bunning’s BBQ, Annual concert at the Mercy Theatre. A great International day with many items performed by members on Holland, with a shared lunch, followed by members Walking around streets of Merbein for Women Walk the World celebrations. We had our yearly church service at the CWA Hall. Two successful and rewarding conferences. The February one being held for the first time on a Saturday and organised by the Irymple branch who are working members, a great day and very successful. To round off the year a shared Christmas lunch with items from several members made for another great day. Delegate meetings were well supported and information from State Council relayed to members. Group members attended the State Conference. Members continue to assist the community with donations of in-kind and financial support.

Mitchell GroupMitchell group members had a busy and fun year. We raised funds for the group through cake stalls and sausage sizzles. Several group craft days brought members together to learn new skills. We attended the State Conference and met for a group dinner in Shepparton afterwards. Branches did very well at the State Exhibition and our two group entries received positive feedback. Our August group conference was informative with our guest speaker discussing Homelessness.

Moira GroupMoira Group celebrated their 70th Birthday in 2017. The plan was for the party to be at Benalla Rose Gardens with each Branch bringing an activity/game to contribute to the fun day. Inclement weather meant we used the Benalla rooms instead. Also we have replaced our banner which was showing ‘age spots’. Our new banner, designed and made by Noel Hunt of Yarrawonga & Border Branch, has all Branches named in approximate location to the Murray River as Moira Group is in both Victoria and New South Wales.


Mornington Peninsula GroupWhile Mornington Peninsula Group said goodbye to one of our oldest branches, Moorooduc, many of the ladies found homes in branches closer to where they live. We worked really hard to not only revive the Somerville Branch out of recess but we also started a new branch in Red Hill. Both branches have gotten off to an exceptional start. The Red Hill Show was a huge success as was our local Creative Arts Exhibition.

North Eastern GroupAs Group President I am stunned by the ideas the North East Group members come up with to engage with each other, the organisation and the Community.So much talent within this amazing group of WomenFull of surprises, so much to learn!It’s been a pleasure to lead this Group.

North Gippsland GroupNorth Gippsland enjoyed another very successful year – our choir was in demand to entertain several groups and nursing homes. Once again our Exhibition was a triumph thanks to our convenor, Sandra Smolenaars and her team. Now we look forward to our Inter Group 90th Birthday celebration CWA of Victoria between Omeo/Tambo Valley who are supplying the venue – East Gippsland who are supplying the celebratory cake and North Gippsland Group – the choir. Member of Honour, Mrs Noela MacLeod AO, will grace us with her presence for this momentous occasion on 28 March.

South Western GroupThe South Western Group has 12 Branches, consisting of 5 night and 7 day. The Terang CWA Hall was upgraded with disabled facilities and painted by members. Two not so successful Bunnings BBQ’s because of weather were run, otherwise Social Day, International Day, 3 Craft Days, Lions Convention, Acme Field Days, Warrnambool Show, Noorat Show and The State Creative Arts Exhibition all proved a credit to the Group. The State Conference was attended by most Branches. Many Members obtained prizes at the Creative Arts Exhibition also working as stewards and general helpers. We are a happy Group who like getting together.


Upper Murray GroupOur craft day was enjoyable with lunch (theme: quick, easy, flexible, nutritious) cooked by some participants while others felted, crocheted and boro quilted. A highlight was the Group coming 2nd in the State Exhibition for Home industries for the first time.

West Gippsland GroupThe West Gippsland Group, sitting partly within the fast growing areas of Cranbourne, Berwick, Officer and Pakenham welcomed a new Branch on the 3rd February 2018. An enthusiastic group of 17 Ladies very happily raised their hands when asked if they would like to form a Branch. Welcome Emerald & District Branch. The name Emerald & District was chosen as representative of the wide area across the Dandenong Ranges that they come from. The other 8 Branches in the Group, 5 day and 3 night, have continued throughout 2017 to raise the profile of the Country Women’s Association through their fundraising efforts and community service. Well done Ladies and Thank You for all the work you are doing in your respective areas.

West Wimmera GroupWest Wimmera Group continue to enjoy fellowship and support with each other. Three days at the annual Machinery Field Days at Longerenong is always a great event for networking and telling the public what we do. Giving little teddies to a couple of wheel chair bound people and seeing their eyes light up as they cuddled it close was a great moment.

Yarra Valley GroupThe Yarra Valley Group has continued to grow in membership, friendship and community service. Successful stalls were held at the Wandin Field Days and the Lilydale Agricultural Show, showcasing and promoting CWA in the district. The Group also sponsors a craft exhibition at the Lilydale Show each year to encourage children to exhibit their art and craft work. The Group are fortunate to have their own hall in Wandin and have worked hard to maintain it to an OH&S standard.


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2017 OFFICIAL ANNUALREPORT

NINETIETH ANNUAL REPORT AND BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 2017

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