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The
Country
Woman Volume 61 No 05 October 2020
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CWA Awareness Week
For all Women of NSW and the ACT
Country Women’s Association of NSW Contacts
State Office State President State Vice President Hospital Support
Level 2, 244 Coward St Stephanie Stanhope Ann Adams, OAM Committee Secretary
Mascot NSW 2020 Ph: 0429 161 038 Ph: 0428 387 753 Susan Hutchison
PO Box 222 president@cwaofnsw.org.au cannoel@bigpond.com Ph: 02 6554 2185
Mascot NSW 1460 susan.hutchison@bigpond.
State Honorary Secretary State Vice President
Ph: 02 8337 0200 com
Margaret Breust Judy Houghton
Fax: 02 8338 1595
secretary@cwaofnsw.org.au Ph: 02 6342 3205 Agricultural &
info@cwaofnsw.org.au
0424 685 789 judy.houghton01@gmail.com Environmental Committee
Honorary Editor Chief Executive Officer Secretary
State Honorary Treasurer
Sue-Ellen Hogan Danica Leys Robin Godwin
Anne Kotz
PO Box 1070 Ph: 02 6888 5647
Ph: 0428 511 948 Cultural Committee
Tamworth NSW 2340 robin.godwin@bigpond.com
treasurer@cwaofnsw.org.au Secretary
sueellen.hogan@gmail.com
0409 929 632 State International Officer Yvonne Davis “The Land” Cookery
Lyn Braico 31 Tripoli Way Committee Secretary
Communications and Albion Park NSW 2527 Mary Hollingworth
Ph: 02 9487 2665
advertising Ph: 02 4256 4541 Ph: 0429 345 255
intl.cwaofnsw@gmail.com
Leah Gaskell noddydavis54@gmail.com tinkernanny@outlook.com
Ph: 02 8337 0200 State Agricultural &
communications@cwaofnsw. Environmental Officer Show Catering Committee Social Issues Committee
org.au Tanya Jolly Secretary Secretary
Ph: 02 6975 6240 Tracey Bonfante Elizabeth O’Dwyer
Association Patron Ph: 0402 508 856
allawah@bordernet.com.au Ph: 0421 452 646
Her Excellency the tippee165@hotmail.com elizabethmarynash@
Honourable Margaret State Social Issues Officer
Handicraft Committee hotmail.com
Beazley AC QC, Governor of Bronwyn Dunston
Secretary
New South Wales Ph: 02 6576 4070
Pam Wright
bronwyn_dunston@dodo.
Journal Patron Ph: 02 6767 1044
com.au
Mrs Libby Fairfax pamwright23@hotmail.com
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Cover: Awareness Week activities: Top: Blackheath, Dorrigo, Terrigal Evening; Bottom: Moss Vale Evening, Mulwaree, Bonny Hills.
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Contents
State President’s Letter 4
CEO’s Report 5
News from State Office 5
Patron’s Message 6
Make Water More Colourful 8
CWA Awareness Week 2020 9
Advocacy Update 11
What is ‘Green Exercise’?
Committee Reports
13
14
6 8
COVID-19 guidelines 20
Welcome New Members 22
Sudoku 23
Letter from ACWW President 24
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Telstra Update 25
Celebrations 26
Story of the Month 26
From our Branches 27
From our Groups 32 13 20
From the Editor
With Conference motion outcomes allowed us to highlight the issue We also took the opportunity to
published in the last edition of The further with our branches and meet with Domestic Violence
Country Woman and Awareness local communities, and share the Officers from NSW Police to find
Week in September, there has been important advocacy work the CWA out more about the issue in our
a large focus on CWA advocacy is doing. local region and how domestic
over the last few months. Well done violence reporting is handled from
With our branch meeting falling in
to all the branches whose motions a law and order perspective.
Awareness Week, my branch took
were carried this year. For those
the opportunity to invite a social I hope you enjoying reading about
motions that were carried over, it
worker to speak with us about and seeing the activities that have
is great opportunity to re-visit and
the personal aspects of domestic taken place across the state. Thank
continue these discussions as we
violence, how it can affect women you to everyone that has shared
move into the new year.
and families, and how we can their branch stories this month.
This year’s Awareness Week support those in a domestic
focus on domestic violence has violence situation. Sue-Ellen Hogan, Hon Editor
The Country Woman October 2020 3
State President’s Letter
activities. We all must be patient and stronger organisation.
work within the spatial and health
It was marvellous to get out and visit
constraints remembering that our
a few branches, and with the onset
actions from now on will affect more
of group AGMs, I am looking forward
than just ourselves as we adapt to the
to meeting the members of these
COVID-19 norms. It is unfortunate
groups. It will be a pleasure to make
that we are unlikely to be able to live
time to include stops to meet with
exactly as we once did but it is also
members not attending these AGMs.
exciting to consider the possibilities
“The secret of change is to focus all this change will give us. Planning for the Centenary of CWA
of your energy not at fighting the old, of NSW in 2022 is underway. We
Actually, change is inevitable.
but in building the new.” Socrates have been waiting for dates for
Whether we want it to happen or
Vice Regal activities to be finalised
Once again Awareness Week has not, change is the only constant in
before asking branches and groups
given us the opportunity to highlight life. We can encounter change that
for dates of activities you propose to
an issue that we feel is important to is very challenging. Some change
hold; however, these dates have not
regional and rural NSW. Domestic can be dramatic. Other changes
been forthcoming, so it would be
violence affects thousands of are uncomfortable. We have two
appreciated if you are planning local
families in NSW each year. Domestic choices: continue resisting it or
activities, please send a report to the
and family violence and abuse takes learn to embrace change. Often fear
Centenary Committee so a calendar
many forms—fear, intimidation, is the main reason people cannot
of events can be created.
physical abuse, sexual abuse, verbal accept change; people are afraid of
abuse, emotional and psychological the uncertainty that change forces Keep safe and continue to be
abuse, financial abuse, social upon their lives. However, change innovative with your branch and
isolation, and technology abuse. can be a good thing. It forces you group activities.
to grow as a person, and to evaluate
Stephanie
Research shows that families in
where your priorities in life are and
regional, rural and remote areas 1
what you hold dear. So, change is
are more likely to experience
an opportunity for us to develop a
domestic or family abuse than those
in urban areas. Fears of stigma,
shame, community gossip and New website and Database
lack of perpetrator accountability
often deters victims from seeking CWA of NSW now has a new
assistance. It is important that website and database system.
families in your communities are safe You will need to to set up a
and supported. We can help make a new password in order to
difference if we stand together and gain access to members’ only
make the safety of everyone in our areas of the website and your
communities a priority. account.
It is important to acknowledge Go to www.cwaofnsw.org.au
our partners, White Ribbon and and click on the “member
Domestic Violence NSW, and the login” image.
work that they do for victims and Click “Forgot Password?” and
perpetrators of domestic violence. enter your email address in the Username field and Click “Submit”.
Unfortunately, with COVID-19
restrictions, many of the usual If you don’t have an email address listed in our database, please contact
community activities were not able us.
to occur. Thank you for the ingenuity A password reset link will be emailed to you, and you can return to the
that many branches used to work site and log into the system. You can then click the quick link images
within the current restrictions to to see the downloads page, Procedures Manual page or your account
promote the awareness, and extent, under the “Edit My Details/Pay My Membership” link. You can also
of domestic violence within our access your account, through the “My Account” link, located in the
communities. upper right between the “Sign Out” and “Cart”.
With the easing of COVID-19 If you have questions regarding the new system or your membership,
restrictions it is pleasing to see please contact State Office, 02 8337 0200.
branches and groups resuming
4 October 2020 The Country Woman
CEO’s Report
and I would like to thank them for an Advocacy Update detailing some
their efforts. Another project that of the recent areas of focus.
has recently been completed is
Although different this year in
the implementation and adoption
delivery and format, Awareness
of a cloud-based accounting
Week proved to be a great success.
system, which will bode well for
The issues highlighted, around the
the organisation into the future.
prevention of domestic and family
Our accounts team, including
violence, are important to advocate
Elizabeth Jarque, Ray Zhong and
on always but particularly at the
Laura Soledad oversaw this project
present time. Thank you to all of the
and I express my thanks to them as
branches and groups who worked
Even though our face-to-face well as the entire State Office team
so hard, at such a challenging time,
activities have been down in number who all have taken on their role in
to get the message out.
it is pleasing to see so much going assisting with these projects with
on in the world of CWA as we adjust enthusiasm. The renovation and upgrade
to our new normal. The same can works at CWA House are now fully
We have been holding semi-regular
be said in relation to a number of completed, with all non-compliant
webinars on a variety of topics
different projects that we have been cladding having been replaced, and
and will continue to do this. They
working on at State Office. the foyer and level 5 rooftop area
are always well-attended and the
undergoing significant facelifts.
By now, you have hopefully seen engagement amongst attendees is
the new website. There has been very high. For those committees We are still accepting applications
a lot of work done to bring this to that would like to meet face-to- for drought relief, although
fruition, as it also coincides with a face, CWA House meeting rooms anticipate that this work will be
new database. Both updates mean are open and available for use, beginning to wrap up in the next few
there will be lots of new member- under COVID safe conditions. months. If you are aware of someone
friendly options for self-serve that is eligible for assistance, please
Work always continues on the
information and management of 1 encourage them to get in touch
advocacy and lobbying front with
memberships. Luisa Deacon and with us here at State Office.
various representations being made
Leah Gaskell have worked extremely
on matters that were recently voted Danica Leys,
hard on building the new website
on in our postal voting process. Chief Executive Officer
and associated database together
This edition of the journal contains
News from State Office
Reminder for Group and Handicraft Officers and
International Officers should check CWA of NSW closed
Branch Secretaries their Procedures Manuals for
As soon as you have elected your relevant end-of-year forms.
Facebook Group
Office Bearers for 2020/2021, CWA of NSW’s member-only
please complete the relevant form Membership Renewals Facebook group began in
in the Procedures Manual and Membership fees are now due. December 2016 and now has over
send it to State Office (F1-1-716 The amount due to State Office 2,000 members. It is a convenient
for branches; F3-1-13 for groups). for each member is $42.50 (which way to discuss CWA-related
Branches should also complete includes $5.50 for Conference Fee topics and share ideas with
form F2-1-713 for their Group and $1.00 for TSP) or a three-year others members.
Secretary. Please ensure details are membership is $127.50. Full-time If you have Facebook, you can
accurate. “Fillable” versions of these students aged between 18 and 25 join the group by going to
forms, which can be filled out online are eligible for the student rate w w w.facebook.com/groups/
and emailed, are in the Procedures of $33.50 if they provide proof of cwaofnsw/ click join group and
Manual section of the website. enrolment. Branches may collect then reply to the automatic
voluntary additional fees at the message with your branch (and
End of year forms same time, so please check with your name if it is different from
Agricultural & Environmental your Branch Secretary or Treasurer the name you use on Facebook).
Officers, Cultural Officers, before making a payment.
The Country Woman October 2020 5
Patron’s Message
Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC
Governor of New South Wales
The Country Woman is a journal I read avidly, jam- more difficult by COVID-19 restrictions.2 As Patron, I
packed as it is with intelligent and informative articles, was, therefore, pleased to lend my voice in the form of a
reports, practical advice, branch news, policy motions video message in support of the CWA Awareness Week
and advocacy updates. It is an important channel of campaign in September, to assist survivors and those
communication for regional and rural women. at risk of domestic violence in rural and regional areas.
It goes without saying that the regional and rural areas With isolation, messaging has become even more
of our State have borne more than their fair share of important. Since April, I have delivered 59 video
the nation’s burdens in recent times. Whilst everyone messages and sent out 42 written messages. I have
knows we have endured a long and crippling drought, written to every school in NSW and to every hospital.
those of us in the city do not experience it in the same Last week I sent out a letter to all HSC, IB and Year 12
way as those who live and breathe it daily, dust storms graduating students, via their school principals. Since
and all. The added pressure of the bushfires, floods April, I have also ‘visited’ 86 organisations throughout
and now a pandemic must have been almost crushing, regional NSW and at last count, have completed 210
except for one huge quality that is endemic to people other virtual engagements.
from the bush: some call it ‘resilience’, but in reality it is
However, technology—as much as it has improved our
the ‘big heart’ of the bush that, as always, has kept you
lives—can never replace people-to-people contact and
going and kept each other going, in these very difficult
I look forward to the time when I can visit our rural and
times.
regional areas physically rather than via Zoom.
The pandemic has taught me that there are layers, levels
What is in order for the next 12 months? Spring arrived,
and nuances to the meaning of ‘isolation’, or ‘Iso’, as many
as if a crisp page in a new book had just been turned
have dubbed it. The isolation in the early months of the
over, and I am so pleased that the long-range weather
pandemic affected different people in different ways. 1
prediction for spring and summer is for a wetter season
For the elderly, especially those in nursing homes, and
across most of New South Wales. This follows two per
for new mums, it has been especially hard. For those in
cent more rainfall across most of the state from June
the city, isolation quickly morphed into a world of Zoom
to August.
meetings, picking up a take-away ‘no-foam-skim-latte-
double-shot, please’ at the corner cafe or watching a Thinking of the Bush Ballad competition, announced
failed sourdough starter culture. But for people in more in the August edition, reminds me of a poem about
remote areas of the State, isolation is part of everyday drought, bushfire and flood from my childhood: Said
experience. As I remarked to the Isolated Children’s Hanrahan by Australian bush poet John O’Brien, the
Parents’ Association, “you have much to offer the wider penname of Roman Catholic priest Patrick Joseph
community, who can really draw on your strength and Hartigan. If you remember this poem, you will know
ingenuity” to help get them through the pandemic. these two verses:
Bringing up children with a disability or a condition can And stop it did, in God’s good time;
be particularly isolating. Recently, I was delighted to And spring came in to fold
spend time on a Friday evening, on Zoom, with mothers A mantle o’er the hills sublime
from all over the State who join in the Muscular Of green and pink and gold.
Dystrophy NSW Online Mums Peer Connect Program.
And days went by on dancing feet,
The meeting was filled with laughter, questions, shared
With harvest-hopes immense
wisdom and practical solutions. But the underlying
And laughing eyes beheld the wheat
stories of these wonderful mums were of the difficulties
Nid-nodding o’er the fence.3
they face on a daily basis, made more difficult by
COVID-19. Until next time …
Isolation can also disguise and heighten issues that Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC
particularly impact on women in country areas. QC
Statistics show that 23% of women living outside major Governor of New South Wales
cities experience violence from a partner, compared
1. www.aihw.gov.au/news-media/media-releases/2019/
to 15% of women in major cities.1 Those who do seek june/new-report-sheds-light-on-groups-vulnerable-to-fam
help can find difficulty in accessing services due to
2. CWA Media Release
geographical isolation and lack of transport, all made
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Said_Hanrahan: 1919 Poem
6 October 2020 The Country Woman
Long-time friends find new freedoms
as neighbours in retirement
THE Smart Choice FOR SENIORS
When Anne Brady and Pat Dunkley met on a golf tee at “I was living on my own in a unit in Gunnedah and I was
the Gunnedah Golf Club more years ago than they care to starting to feel frightened, so I was ready to move too,” says
As the trusted name in retirement living for more than 15 simple and affordable weekly fee that covers most of
count, they didn’t imagine that one day they’d be enjoying Anne. “I’d looked at Oak Tree before Pat moved here, and her
years, Oak Tree continues to be the dependable choice your regular outgoings. Everything from gardening, rates
tea as long-time friends and neighbours. decision encouraged me to make up my mind.”
for seniors wanting an easier, more affordable lifestyle. and water to building insurance and recreational facility
Having both raised their children – for Anne it was six and “I talked to the family about it, and after looking into it with
operations is covered under the pre-set fee, which is
With
for anitexpanding
Pat was two –portfolio
and withof over 30
a desire tovillages from
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accountant,
understanding the needs of seniors, built on a platform of
that they became friends. knew the long-term,
Over the decision was
thethe rightfinancial
unique one.” structure of our
certainty, confidence and credibility.
“The social golf was played on Tuesdays and Thursdays,” “It was the
villages willsame for me,” says
help insulate Pat. values
property “My son and daughter
against the
Affordability upfront told
says Pat. “It was fun and very friendly, and we all got to volatility of the wider market, says Oak Tree Director, just
me to go for it too. They couldn’t fault a thing and
meetfinancial
The lots of different
structurepeople.
of our Some wonderful
villages friendships
offers a lower entry wanted me to be happy, and that’s certainly the case.”
Mark Bindon.
were formed, and ours was one of them.”
price than similar homes, while at the same time avoiding Both Anne and Pat say they have found new freedoms,
“Even in recessions, there is always demand for quality
Over the years,
the costs as Anne
of stamp dutyand
andPat’s
GST.golf
We handicaps decreased,
offer a choice of which they consider to be an absolute bonus at this time in
retirement
their lives. options, which maintains value. Additionally, our
their friendship grew. Being there for one another is
pricing options to suit the needs of different residents,
something that will always be the case, and doing that has model is designed for long-term price stability, meaning we
“We’re free to enjoy our lives instead of worrying about all
spreading the overall cost between the upfront and exit are responsibilities
less susceptiblethat
to sudden or even
recently been made easier by the fact that they are now the come with livingslightly
on ourprolonged
own,” says
fees in varying ratios, depending on the structure chosen.
neighbours at Oak Tree Retirement Village Gunnedah. Pat. “We can walk out and shut the door and notthat
periods of economic downturn. It’s this model allowed
worry
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the house fees.too
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“We’re Mr to
Bindon
join insaid.
with the social activities that are
much for me to manage,” says Pat.
also have the added certainty of knowing the costs organised if we want to – andoutlook,
With an uncertain economic there areyou
lotscan
on have
offer
“I was wearing
associated withmyself out maintaining
entering, and I’d gottenandto the stage
selling yourI’d villa – but we’re also free to keep to ourselves if we wish, without
confidence talking to Oak Tree about your next move.
be in tears each time I locked up to go away to visit family, any worry and without feeling guilty,” says Anne.
are all governed under the Retirement Villages Act.
because I was so worried I had forgotten to do something To learn more about Oak Tree
Ongoing certaintywould happen to the house while I was To learn more about Oak Tree
or that something Retirement Villages or for a personal
away. In absolute
Retirement Villages or for a personal
For many seniors,contrast to that,
the regular now
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a common tour call 1300 367 155 or visit
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5 Ways to Make Water More Colourful
Water is vital to health and drinking ½ Lebanese cucumber
more of it can also help you skip
1 handful of mint
the urge to snack. That’s why we’re
sharing five easy ways to add some Method
pep to your H-2-ho-hum with these
1. Pour water into jug
colourful fixes.
2. Wash cucumber and mint
Wonderful Watermelon &
3. Thinly slice cucumber (leaving
Berry Water skin on)
A refreshing summer favourite 4. Pick mint leaves off stems.
with red berries and watermelon Squeeze mint leaves in your
sweetness. hand to slightly crush
Ingredients 5. Mix water, cucumber and mint
1 jug plain water (approximately together
1.5L), either tap or sparkling
▪▪ Plums cut into thin segments
6. Add a handful of ice cubes
▪▪ Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
1 cup fruit selected from:
Citrus spritzer ▪▪ Blackberries (fresh or frozen)
▪▪ sliced red apple (leaving skin on) ▪▪ Figs cut into thin segments
Make vitamin enriched water
▪▪ diced watermelon by infusing lemons, oranges, Method
▪▪ sliced strawberries grapefruits and other citrus fruits
▪▪ raspberries (fresh or frozen) in your glass. 1. Pour water into jug
Method Ingredients 2. Wash fruit
1. Pour water into jug 1 jug plain water (approximately 3. Prepare fruit by slicing or dicing
1.5L), either tap or1 sparkling as necessary
2. Wash fruit
Choose from: 4. Mix water and fruit together
3. Prepare fruit by slicing or dicing
as necessary ▪▪ ½ medium lemon and ½ medium 5. Add a handful of ice cubes
orange (variation 1)
4. Mix water and fruit together Apple & Ginger Water
▪▪ 1 medium orange (variation 2)
5. Add a handful of ice cubes Fresh ginger and green apple flavour
Method up water for a fresh tantalising
Cucumber and mint 1. Pour water into jug taste.
infused water 2. Slice lemon and orange thinly Ingredients
Muddled mint and smooth (variation 1) or cut orange into 1 jug plain water (approximately
cucumber give a green twist to quarters, squeeze juice into 1.5L), either tap or sparkling
fresh or sparkling water. water jug and then place orange
quarters into jug (variation 2) 1 apple (skin on) sliced
Ingredients
3. Mix water and fruit together 3cm piece of ginger, peeled and
1 jug plain water (approximately
sliced into thin strips like match
1.5L), either tap or sparkling 4. Add a handful of ice cubes sticks
Grape, plum and berry Method
bomb 1. Pour water into jug
Fresh or frozen berries, plums, 2. Add in sliced apple and ginger
grapes and figs enhance water to
give a mellow sweetness. 3. Mix water, apple and ginger
together
Ingredients
4. Add a handful of ice cubes
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1.5L), either tap or sparkling © The State of Queensland
(Queensland Health) 2020. Printed
1 cup fruit selected from: with permission.
▪▪ Seedless purple grapes cut in half
8 October 2020 The Country Woman
CWA Awareness Week 2020
Dorrigo Branch organised a display at the local library with a number of
CWA resources including the cashew recipe/DV line cards and the Home
Free book as well as books from this year’s country of study “Ecuador”.
Barbara Ainley and Edwina Whitworth are pictured at the display.
Blackheath Branch held a street stall during Awareness Week on Leura
Branch’s verandah. They raised over $800 and handed out a number of
recipe cards and books to customers.
Yamba Branch held a stall at the Yamba
Farmers Market during Awareness Week. It
was advertised through social media and
had great interest in the domestic violence
awareness. Members had been busy making
masks and sold 30 on the day. The Market
Coordinator gave the area free of charge and
helped promote the cause.
1
Harrington Branch set up a prominent display in
the local library with information on domestic
Tullibigeal Branch had a display in the local violence support services, as well as the fauna
store’s window. and flora—whales and waratah.
Mulwaree Branch held a stall at Goulburn Pambula-Merimbula Branch donated a variety of goods to the South East Women and Children
Square handing out information on domestic Services. The Staying Home Leaving Violence program provides support and advocacy for women
violence for CWA Awareness Week. who wish to stay in the home following domestic and family violence.
The Country Woman October 2020 9
Bonny Hills Branch held an Awareness Week Stall and raised over $1,000 which Belmont Branch donated a gift basket of goods to Eastlakes
has been forwarded to Hastings Women’s Refuge. Family Support Services to assist them in their Staying Home,
Leaving Violence program as part of Awareness Week. The
Branch also had a display on CWA information and resources on
Port Macquarie Branch held a display in their Tea Rooms window highlighting domestic violence at a local market stall.
the local Liberty Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services.
Mascot Evening Branch held a stall at local shopping centre
during Awareness Week. There were a variety of items sold and
members of the public were provided with information about
CWA of NSW and the issue of domestic violence. Over $4,000 was
raised for the Bayside Women’s Shelter, a local organisation who
assists women and children affected by domestic violence.
1
Terrigal Evening Branch set up displays in local libraries as well
as an afternoon tea and talk on domestic violence. The event was
a sell-out with the capacity of 29 people in their hall reached.
Moss Vale Evening Branch had a display at a local bank in Moss Vale for
Awareness Week. As well as offering the cashew recipe/DV line cards and the
Home Free books, the branch sourced lots of information from the various
services in the local community.
Walgett Branch held a stall at the Walgett Markets with the
Tamworth Evening Branch spoke to their local news stations about CWA proceeds to be donated to Walgett’s Women’s Refuge. They also a
Awareness Week and highlighting the difficulty for rural and regional women to variety of information available including cashew recipe/DV line
access support for domestic violence. cards and Home Free books.
10 October 2020 The Country WomanAdvocacy Update
We have written to the relevant Murray Darling Basin Authority. of NSW, and have recently joined
NSW and ACT Ministers with our their Maternity Services Alliance to
A number of issues arose in relation
new policy positions as confirmed action the new and existing CWA
to the cross-border restrictions
via the postal vote and printed of NSW policy about maternity
between the NSW and Queensland
in the last edition of the journal. services in regional and rural NSW.
border, such as boarding school
Through this process we are
student access, health services We continue our discussions with
seeking meetings with a number of
and treatment access for northern Transport for NSW about road
Ministers including the Minister for
NSW residents, as well as farm safety. Currently we are working
Agriculture and Western NSW, the
workers and harvest concerns. We with the Social Issues Committee
Health Minister, and the Minister
worked with the Queensland CWA about improving communication
for the Prevention of Domestic
and the CWA of Australia to write about the resources available for
Violence. We have continued
to the Premier of Queensland in older road users. Through these
to stay in regular contact with
September. discussions we have also connected
NBN and Telstra throughout the
with COTA NSW (Council on the
pandemic as connectivity issues are We gave a verbal submission at the
Ageing). Members are encouraged
of critical importance with many Independent Planning Commission
to bring forward any concerns in
people working and learning from (IPC) hearing for the Narrabri
relation to these topics to the policy
home. Members are encouraged to Gas Project in July and provided a
manager, Adair Garemyn.
bring any connectivity concerns or written submission highlighting
examples to the policy manager. the CWA of NSW concerns with the
Awareness Week was again a
project including environmental, CWA of NSW
economic and social concerns. The
resounding success despite some
IPC determination of the Project is Disaster Relief Fund
lingering COVID-19 restrictions,
now due on the 30th September.
branches around the state came up The CWA of NSW Disaster Relief
with innovative ways to share the The Social Issues Committee Fund allows tax-deductible
messages and promote the work is participating in a number of donations to be made to support
of the CWA of NSW. Media pickup inquiries and reviews.
1 Thank you to people in need.
was strong and branches embraced the members who responded to the
If you would like to make a tax-
the theme of domestic violence and E-News article seeking feedback
deductible donation to the
we continue our partnership with on the NSW School Curriculum.
Disaster Relief Fund please
Domestic Violence NSW in seeking All feedback as well as the CWA of
complete the details below and
action on domestic violence as NSW relevant policy was included
you will be provided with a
well as a parliamentary forum to in a submission into the Inquiry in
receipt for taxation purposes.
discuss regional domestic violence August.
concerns. Name _ _______________
The Legislative Council is currently
We have continued advocacy on the inquiring into Health Services in _ ___________________
Inland Rail project in partnership Regional NSW. We are developing
with the NSW Farmers Association, a member survey to seek feedback Address:_ ______________
and have engaged Holding Redlich on the many and varied issues _ ___________________
lawyers to assist with seeking surrounding health services, which
the correct information from the will be used to form a written _______ Post Code: ______
Australian Rail Track Corporation submission to the inquiry in
Telephone: _ _____________
and the relevant Government December.
agencies as to route selection, I wish to make a gift of: $______
In September we met with the
hydrology and other impacts such
Shooters Fishers and Farmers Please make cheque or money
as private land acquisition concerns.
party about their Bill on Registered order payable to “CWA Disaster
The Agricultural & Environmental Nurses in Aged Care. CWA of NSW Relief Fund”.
Committee are keeping a close eye supports this Bill which would
on the developments under the require at least one registered Send to:
Murray Darling Basin Plan (MDBP), nurse on duty at all times in NSW CWA of NSW
and recent announcements in Aged Care facilities. The Bill will
PO Box 222
relation to ceasing “buyback” of be sent to Committee for inquiry.
irrigation water under the MDBP, We are members of the Aged Mascot, NSW 1460
and the separation of regulation Care Roundtable facilitated by the Donations of $2.00 or more are
and compliance from within the Nurses and Midwives Association tax-deductible.
The Country Woman October 2020 11PROTECT YOUR BONES
“Check your
bone health
now!”
Michelle Bridges
Know Your Bones Ambassador
1
12 October 2020 The Country WomanWhat is ‘Green Exercise’?
It would be easy to think it’s another exploring. many trainers are setting up
health craze but “green exercise” outdoor exercise classes in public
You don’t need to leave town to
is actually a phenomenon that parks. Commit to an outdoor boot
fit some green exercise into your
researchers have been studying for camp, participate in sunrise yoga or
routine.
some years. join a free Heart Foundation walking
2. Leverage Your Lunch group to fit a bit more nature into
It turns out that exercising in the
your workout.
presence of nature can have health Break
benefits beyond getting your 4. Get Your Green Thumb
blood pumping. Studies show that
exercising in natural environments On
can have positive effects on self-
esteem and improve your mood,
and the effect is especially noticed
in people with mental illnesses like
depression and anxiety.
Exercising around water may be
optimal but any natural environment
is beneficial. You don’t have to be
outside for hours at a time; just ten
minutes will be enough to have an
effect.
So how can you green it up? First
of all, it’s important to remember How often do you eat at your desk,
to always practice sun safety or skip your break altogether, even
when you’re outside, as UV levels though you know it’s bad for you?
in many parts of Australia remain Taking your lunch1 break allows you
high throughout the year and keep to refuel, gives your brain a break
Gardening has proven benefits for
hydration in mind while exercising. and is a great opportunity to switch
your physical and mental wellbeing.
up your body posture.
Once that’s taken care of, follow the It’s a great way to get some gentle
steps below to get green. Get the benefits of having lunch exercise and de-stress at the
as well as being outside by finding same time, while getting a sense
1. Explore Your out where the nearest park, lake of satisfaction from helping things
or riverside walkway is and take grow.
Environment a stroll or jog during lunch a few
If you don’t have a yard to dig into, a
times a week.
few pots or portable planters will do
3. Have A ‘Ditch The Gym’ or you can get involved with your
local community garden or farm.
Day
5. Go On A Photography
Walk
Discovering a different nearby
national park each weekend is
a great way to get to know your No, this isn’t permission to throw
surrounds and get some incidental in the towel on exercise altogether!
exercise. Pack a healthy picnic and With low overhead costs and the
plenty of water, grab a mate and go beauty of working out outdoors,
The Country Woman October 2020 13Get your hashtags ready and take What If I Can’t Go Green? mental health, regardless of where
your camera out for a walk in nature. you do it.
Whether you focus on fine details Exercising outdoors isn’t going to
be an amazing all-ailments panacea. But if you do get the occasional
or wider landscapes, you’ll get the
Any exercise is better than none, chance to go for a bushwalk or hang
benefits of green exercise without
so if it’s easiest for you to pop in out in a park or garden, chances are
even realising you are exercising
to the gym on your lunch break or you’ll feel better for taking it.
at all. If the great expanse of the
outdoors intimidates you, keep a do some squats in front of the TV, © The State of Queensland
few photo prompts in mind to help don’t sweat it. There are numerous (Queensland Health). Printed with
guide your lens. studies showing that all exercise permission.
can be great for your mood and
Agricultural & Environmental
Hello members, “government to guarantee that in conjunction with NSW Farmers.
Australia has sufficient long term As per our policy we are in favour
Last September I was talking about
fuel reserves” is very timely as I read of the Inland Rail but they need
the fires in the north of our state and
there are already some discussions to more transparent and answer
it’s pleasing to now see the green
taking place on this. questions that we have asked at all
everywhere from much waited for
Round table meetings CWA have
and needed rain. Although we need We are constantly keeping up with,
attended. Danica continued up to
rain now in our area. and having input on, submissions
Moree for a meeting the next day
with Policy Manager, Adair on a lot
Crops are looking magnificent. It for the same thing.
of policy matters, the CSG, Inland
seems so long since I’ve been able
Rail, Koala Habitats, Biosecurity & Hope you all enjoy studying the new
to write that, from Queensland
Murray Darling Basin are what we Flora, Fauna & Foe.
to Victoria the harvest season is
have been concentrating on lately.
looking so good. Getting workers Our pork industry still needs our
is the next challenge for many Robin Godwin and 1 I along with help so “get some pork on your
growers. Danica attended the Inland Rail fork” and remember buy Australian
meeting in Gilgandra recently. pork, bacon and ham.
In this edition of the journal we
This was mainly for the property
usually have reports from members On a personal note I would like to
owners that will be affected by the
who attended the Agricultural & say thank you for your messages of
greenfield track, from Narromine
Environmental Seminar; however, love and support shown to me on
to Narrabri. This meeting was well-
due to COVID-19 it was cancelled. the passing of my beautiful sister.
received from those attendees.
COVID-19 restrictions are becoming
There was so much hurt, anger Stay safe everyone and keep smiling.
a part of our lives now. Who would
and frustration voiced at the lack
have thought we would adapt to Tanya Jolly, Agricultural &
of information being supplied
this new way of life so quickly? Environmental Officer
to these affected farmers by the
Our new policy on urging ARTC. This meeting was to be held
Foe 2021: Fauna and Flora 2021:
Parthenium Possums and Pimelea
weed
14 October 2020 The Country WomanHandicraft Report
Things have been very quiet for questions regarding the Branch 20. It can be any technique and it
the Handicraft Committee over Project. Members were not sure if must be made from a natural fibre.
the last two months due mainly to more than one member could work So if there is any member who
COVID-19. However I hope those on the making of the apron. To feels that their work is not up to
ladies who enjoy doing handicraft clarify this, four members can work competition standard, here is your
have been busy doing what they on the one apron. For instance, one chance to enter.
love to do. can buy the material, one can cut
Please make sure you read the
out, one can sew and the other can
With the cancellation of the Schedule every year, which is
finish it off. This way it gives every
2019/2020 Competition, remember printed in the April Journal, as there
member in the branch a chance to
all items that would have been are changes made from time to
participate in the Branch Project
entered in that Competition can be time.
especially if they do not sew.
entered in the 2020/2021 or if you
The tickets for our State Handicraft
have made something this year that For those members who have never
raffle next year will be delivered
you want to enter, this will also be entered anything in the Handicraft
to Group Handicraft Officers in
accepted. Competition, remember there is
November.
now a section for a novice to enter
Our Secretary has received a few
in The Land Competition, Section Diana Frost, Chairperson
The Land Cookery Report
Our October elections are coming could be included in our schedule, We had a special session as these
up or have been held in some form bear in mind that it is to be on ladies only had their cake judging
or other. We will have some new display for a week in plastic; please badge and our committee have
officers and some continuing, send it to us with 1 a costing so we made a decision that from now on
congratulations to all—it can be very can try and taste. there will not be separate judging
rewarding. It’s nearly time to get thinking about badges. This will be a complete
I hope you have all been practicing practicing your light fruit cake to badge from now on which covers
your banana bread and accepting make for our competition and share The Land Cookery Schedule.
our challenge, which is to see how with family. Till next report, happy cooking,
many Branch entries we can achieve I would like to congratulate Erin remember if at first you don`t
and I will recognise this at state. Campbell, Mid North Coast and succeed your running about average.
You may have seen some Cherry Ellice Schrader, Hunter River for Denise Hawdon,
Blush cakes on social media. Just obtaining their full cookery badge. Chairperson
have some fun with the colour. As
I explained in the June Journal you
must use glacé cherries, wash, dry The Land Cookery Schedule and Recipes on website
them and toss in a little flour when
Did you know that The Land Cookery Schedule and all the recipes are
adding to your mixture.
on the CWA of NSW website? Go to www.cwaofnsw.org.au/cookery to
Our slices are all 5cm x 3cm. I view or download all the information you need to participate in this
am sorry that was missed in our year’s competition.
schedule for the Gluten Free Slice.
As you may or may not know our Banana Bread Challenge
Land Cookery competition is open This year, The Land Cookery Committee are running a challenge to see
to the general public as well as which branch can produce the most banana bread entries at their branch
members. competition. This will be recognised at
When branches are having their State Conference. The banana bread recipe
cooking days maybe you could is very cost effective (about $4.00 to make)
advertise in your local paper and so it’s easy to encourage those in your
schools; this may encourage non- branch and your community to give it a
members to our CWA competition go. Remember: anyone can enter The Land
and in turn become financial ones. Cookery Competition—they don’t have to
be members.
If ever you have a great recipe that
The Country Woman October 2020 15International Report
Hi everyone! for the link to download and save it the existing Country until State
to your computer. Not all members Conference. Perhaps this could help
Well, who would have thought
can access the internet, so perhaps with succession planning where the
that we would still have a number
you can show these at a Branch/ outgoing officer can assist in the
of restrictions in place and be
Group Day once you have them transition. Hopefully International
wearing a mask to do my shopping
saved to laptop, etc. Many thanks. Officers will complete a three year
in Sydney? Crazy times we are living
term with this badge on, so it’s only
in. COVID-19 has seen our Royal
the first year that this phenomena
Easter Show, State Conference, and
21st September was UN happens. All Ecuador International
International Seminar cancelled
International Day of Peace. A day Competition guidelines are in your
and now the ACWW South Pacific
where there is still global unrest and Procedures Manual, however, if
Area Conference in Port Moresby
national upheaval largely thanks you have any questions, please just
has been affected too. No longer
to COVID-19. Families are being ask me via email or phone. The
are we able to travel to Papua New
torn apart—either unable to escape International Handicraft item this
Guinea next year, so in a world
domestic violence or visit loved year is the Shigra Bag. Have fun and
first, the ACWW SPA event will be
ones in care facilities or hospitals— be creative ladies.
totally online. Mrs Gail Commens,
it is indeed an emotional time for us
our South Pacific Area President, Thank you to everyone for their
all. Hopefully once this pandemic
is working with the ACWW Head wonderful PNG entries, the
is under control, women and
Office Staff in London to bring this winners list is on the website
children around our state, country
event to you totally online. At this in the International Section.
and world, will be able to find true
stage the Conference will be held for Congratulations to everyone for
peace and safety, unity and love in
a few hours over two consecutive their beautiful work and I look
their everyday lives in the hope that
days—8th & 9th March 2021, forward to seeing your Ecuador
we won’t need the United Nations
with other information and video entries.
to gazette “Special Days” to remind
clips on the ACWW website for
us of our basic human right—peace. It is not long now until Christmas! I
members and guests1 to download.
I always think of the scenes in the say bring on 2021 and find a vaccine
Very disappointing for our PNG
comedy film “Miss Congeniality” and cure for COVID-19 ASAP please.
organisers, yet this will be great
where the beauty contestants are
news for many Societies who were Hugs to all and please stay safe and
all questioned about what they
unable to travel to Port Moresby. kind, and yes, I really do want world
want. “That’s easy”, they all reply,
They will now be able to access, peace!
“World Peace”. If only achieving
view and share the Conference
World Peace was as easy as simply Lyn Braico,
throughout the South Pacific. I will
being the theme for fictitious State International Officer
keep you up to date on this project.
beauty pageant! Let’s all work on
Perhaps Branches and Groups can
achieving peace within our families
organise a few gatherings on the
and communities to start the ball Photo taking tips
Conference days, somewhere with
rolling.
internet capability, so that everyone ▪▪ Make sure your photo is well
Our Country of Study Ecuador, how can enjoy this ACWW milestone. lit. If possible, use natural
do you share this beautiful nation light.
I have had members asking me
whilst in lockdown? This has been
a challenge; however, our Zoom
about their International Branch ▪▪ Don’tbe afraid to take some
and Group Reports for Ecuador. extra shots from different
sessions are proving very successful.
The Group Officers report is due angles. You can pick the best
The Ecuador Ambassador and his
to me by 1 February each year, one later.
staff, Luviat Pty Ltd and the Aust.
so please check with your Group
Ecuador Friendship Assoc. have
International Officer as to when ▪▪ When you are taking a group
all provided us with a wonderful shot try to get the people in 2
they want to receive Branch
program with interesting speakers or 3 rows, eg. the first row of
Reports, so they have time to
and topics. We sincerely thank them people sitting down and the
collate your activities into their
all for their ongoing assistance back row standing behind
Group Report before this deadline.
and look forward to these weekly
information events until the end
Similarly, some ladies have queried ▪▪ If you have a device with
the timing of the election of new different resolution and
of October. Zoom meetings are
International Officers. All elections quality settings, always use
recorded, so please share these
take place in October each year and the highest resolution and the
programs with members and if you
then the incoming officer runs with best quality.
have missed one, please contact me
16 October 2020 The Country WomanSocial Issues Report
Hello members, National Inquiry Prevention cost of stamps, priority posts etc.
Strategy. were some of the issues raised. If
It is nice to see some “normality”
you have an issue regarding the
coming back into our world, with Work in progress:
reduction in postal services in
Branches having face-to-face ▪▪ Still waiting to meet with Keeping your local area, please contact
meetings, small social gatherings, Women Out Of Prison (KWOOP) the Committee.
to name a few. regarding forming branch in a
women’s prison. This is part of ▪▪ Patient Transport: CWA of NSW
The Social Issues Committee still does not have any policy on this
are following with great interest: CWA of NSW Strategic Plan.
but if your community does have
▪▪ Royal Commission into Aged Issues that have been raised from any issues regarding the Patient
Care Quality and Safety; still members that we are still following- transport, please contact the
waiting for the final report ▪▪ Baby Health Clinics: CWA of NSW SIC.
▪▪ Review of the Narcotic Drugs Act has the following motion: “That The Committee received a lovely
1967 the Department of Public Health letter from Donna Sadler, our first
▪▪ Review of Fair Trading be requested to employ sufficient recipient for the CWA of NSW
Amendment (Cash Loan Baby Clinic Sisters to staff all Social Issues Palliative Care grant.
Machines) Bill 2019; Many of the Centres during annual leave of Donna told us about some of the
ads on TV have disappeared but the regular Sister” (1960). The challenges she encountered during
the SIC will watch this space Committee would be interested the COVID-19 lockdowns. We wish
closely. to know if your local area has any her all the best with her studies.
issues replacing staff (nurses/
▪▪ Special Commission of Inquiry sisters) when annual leave/ Please contact us if you have any
into Drug “Ice” submission issues in your community.
holidays are taken.
▪▪ Cannabis Medicines Prescribing ▪▪ Australia Post reduction in Bronwyn Dunston,
Guidance submission
services: Postal deliveries, the State Social Issues Officer
▪▪ Reading the draft review of
1
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The Country Woman October 2020 17State Cultural
Here’s hoping this report finds you to speak and some interference ▪▪ Poem—“Looking Back”
happy, healthy and feeling safe. from technological “goblins”—we ▪▪ Bush Ballad—“The Rodeo Clown”
managed to do quite well.
The Cultural Committee continues Junior
to be busy on your behalf. Our New competition topics have been
last meeting was ‘interesting’ with set and will be announced in the
▪▪ Photography—Travelling Along
three members physically present December Journal. This allows for ▪▪ Short Story—“A Visit from the
at State Office, another at home the current entries to arrive for Wizard”
navigating Zoom and others, also judging by 15 November. You still ▪▪ Poster—My Home (Junior Poster
enjoying the comfort of their own have time to compose an entry. entries due—15 February 2021)
homes, participating on the phones.
In case you’ve overlooked them the The Committee welcome to Lyn
Discussing the business of the
current topics are: Haynes our new Representative
Committee and some of our future
from Executive Committee.
plans was challenging; however, Senior
in restricted circumstances— ▪▪ Photography—A: Dust, B: Friends A Comic Song Writing webinar is
numbers, social distancing, physical to be developed and options for
separation, the inability to ‘see’
▪▪ Short Story—“Life is in the progressing the Art Competition
Detour”
when someone else was starting are being explored. These include
a draft schedule for evaluation
and adoption by the Committee,
Scott & Broad China Painting Competition canvassing potential opportunities
Coupon No. 1: Entry Coupon around digital art and developing a
virtual exhibition online.
Entry forms to reach State Cultural Committee Secretary by
15th February 2021 Wendy Cornish, Phillip Group’s
Cultural Officer, has notified us that
Name of Artist Mrs/Miss/Ms _______________________________ her Group is sponsoring an exercise
Address: __________________________________
1 around members’ experiences
_______________________ Post Code:__________ with COVID-19. They invite you
Branch: ___________________________________ to submit an A4 size page, with
a packet of Smarties prize for all
Painting Title: ______________________Section:______________ who send in a written response,
For Sale: Price: Not for Sale a cartoon or a drawing. Although
Painting Title: ______________________Section:______________ not a competition the best effort
For Sale: Price: Not for Sale will also receive a certificate. The
Painting Title: ______________________Section:______________ Cultural Committee have agreed
that the responses can be displayed
For Sale: Price: Not for Sale
at the next State Conference.
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Stories are fundamental to
preserving and enhancing culture.
They are captivating and promote
Scott & Broad China Painting Competition
understanding, wisdom and
Coupon No. 2: To accompany each entry humanity in a powerful way. We can
China Painting to be delivered to the Conference Venue genuinely share experiences, wit,
compassion, integrity, love, growth,
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Address: __________________________________ story telling.
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Branch: __________________________________ and other artistic forms, stories
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