Highcroft-Stormlea CWA in Highcroft, Tasmania, Australia | Community organisation

Highcroft-Stormlea CWA

Locality: Highcroft, Tasmania, Australia

Phone: +61 408 145 043

Address: 1 Clarks Road 7183 Highcroft, TAS, Australia

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25.01.2022 Country Women supporting Orange Sky Australia In September 2019 the members of the Country Women’s Association decided to make Orange Sky their project for the... year and have held events to raise much needed funds. With Covid this has proven to be a bit harder than usual but the members persisted and through various methods, including online raffle, and today were able to present over $6000 to Orange Sky. Some branches have also donated funds direct to the organization. During the lockdown members of CWA have been busy making toiletry bags and filling them, knitting beanies and mittens with these also being presented. Orange Sky Australia is the world’s first free mobile laundry service for people experiencing homelessness and was founded in a Brisbane garage by two 20-year-old mates, Nic and Lucas. In late 2014, the boys installed a couple of washing machines and dryers in the back of their old van and visited parks around Brisbane to wash and dry clothes for free. What started as an idea to improve hygiene standards and restore dignity to people doing it tough has evolved into something much bigger and more powerful. Orange Sky has since expanded to 33 services across the country and has been in strong demand with the Covid crisis. When making the presentation, CWA representative State Vice President Madelaine Thompson acknowledged to work they do and that members of CWA are proud to be able to support such a worthy cause. Due to the Covid Orange Sky will continue to be the project till September 2021 and fundraising will continue. See more

25.01.2022 More on masks the do's and do nots

23.01.2022 Reminder our meeting is on today at 10:30 Lest We Forget

23.01.2022 Had a wonderful crafting session last meeting, don't forget our lunch this Wednesday

23.01.2022 A speaker at the 1936 Triennial World Conference quoted Benjamin Kidd, saying "Women's eyes always look to the future because they are the mothers of the next g...eneration. If women would participate more fully and more universally in world affairs, we would plan for the future more than we do now." Educating your community about the role of rural women in food systems and raising funds for Pennies for Friendship is a vital way of investing in the future, ensuring that rural women are represented in policy that will protect their rights and safeguard their futures.

23.01.2022 **CWA of NSW Traditional Anzac Biscuit recipe** Makes 40-50 biscuits 190g (2 cups) rolled oats... 150g (1 cup) plain flour 165g (3/4 cup) sugar 125g butter, cubed 1 large rounded tablespoon golden syrup 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 2 tablespoons hot water 1. Preheat oven to 160oC. Grease two baking trays. 2. Mix together the oats, flour, and sugar in a bowl. Melt the butter and golden syrup together, add bicarbonate of soda dissolved in the hot water. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix well. 3. Roll into balls the size of a walnut (or a 10c piece) and place on the prepared trays. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden. Move biscuit positions while hot. Allow to cool and crisp on tray.

22.01.2022 With much of the state still in drought, we're still distributing funds to assist with household bills of drought-affected farmers. Over $17 million has been gi...ven in total since our drought aid program started in 2018. Thanks for to the many, many generous organisations and individuals who have supported and continue to support our Disaster Relief Fund. For those wishing to support us, you can donate online: https://www.cwaofnsw.org.au/donate For those who haven't previously applied, go to: https://www.cwaofnsw.org.au/droughtaid.html

22.01.2022 Support CWA Bothwell branch on Sunday 15th November.

20.01.2022 Our usual meeting tomorrow is postponed until next week, 11th NovOur usual meeting tomorrow is postponed until next week, 11th Nov

19.01.2022 Congratulations

19.01.2022 URGENT NOTICE - TASMAN MUNCIPALITY As Mayor of the Tasman, I ask all residents and visitors to please restrict all unnecessary travel. ... If Tasman is not your permanent place of residence, I respectfully request for you to return to your home as soon as possible. After witnessing today, the amount of traffic on our local roads, it seems we are not taking the messages from Government seriously. Just look at the top of your mobile phone, next to your carrier’s name - #StayHome. Remind your neighbours and friends that even our Tasmanian Premier requested this morning do not go to your shack. With our essential services currently still able to operate, the local shops and takeaways are providing supplies, this extra demand will place enormous pressure on these services and possibility force their closure earlier than expected. Please we can all do this. We have the opportunity to save lives by undertaking this simple act for our community, our State and the Country we all love. Therefore, I urge you all to act now and isolate before we are forced into a total lock down! Stay safe, Kelly Please be respectful we are already in a State of Emergency

17.01.2022 LAST years Country of study

16.01.2022 Christmas Card Lolly Bags are a great way to get the kids involved in some craft activities and recycle your old christmas cards at the same time. Head to our website to download the instructions. https://cwaofvic.org.au/grow-connect-improve/children/

16.01.2022 The CWAA 2021 Diary is packed with beautiful photos, recipes, and inspirational quotes from members to keep you organised during the year. It is available from Big W, select newsagents and online at: https://www.paperpocket.com.au//country-womens-association

15.01.2022 Eloise and Laura are two of our 'behind the scenes' legends that have made a huge difference in our reactivation of 100 shifts around Australia. They are the on...es answering many of the calls, responding to emails and connecting our friends to services. Two world class people with an understanding of the power of genuine conversation and how their work supports our friends doing it tough at this very important time.

14.01.2022 EXCITING NEWS NOW AVAILABLE AT THE USUAL OUTLETS AROUND THE PENINSULA'S

14.01.2022 We're looking for your photos to create the 2021 Tasman Community Calendar, please email them to [email protected] ASAP 28/8, by submitting photos yo...u are giving permission for them to be used in the production and promotion of the calendar. We prefer ONE per photographer, please include your name and photo description of People & Places within the Tasman Municipality ONLY ONE WEEK TO GET THEM IN See more

13.01.2022 ACWW Day: 29 APRIL 2020 Normally this is the day when members Walk the World for ACWW but this will not be possible this year (though donations are always welco...me) Instead can I ask members to pause for a minute or two to think of all those millions of people throughout the World who are also suffering from the Coronavirus Living conditions prevent them from socially isolating and these same people do not have ready access to water (clean or otherwise) where they can wash their hands Maureen Levenson, ACWW Representative See more

11.01.2022 Please read this carefully, and share with your network, friends, and colleagues. Take care, stay safe, and stay at home!

11.01.2022 Did you know that you can donate to Pennies for Friendship on our website - it's easy, cost-effective for ACWW, and you get an immediate acknowledgement! It's ...been a tough year for everyone, but the Pennies for Friendship model that ACWW has used since the 1930s means that small donations can make a huge difference. Ever wonder what Pennies for Friendship is all about? Have a look at the leaflet below, and visit the website to donate today. www.acww.org.uk

11.01.2022 Our 3pm total in the Beat the 2019 Royal Melbourne Show scone effort is getting pretty close to our best ever week result! And we are still awaiting the results from a couple of branches, including that from our chief Scone Maker - Joy. Our 3 pm tally is 8,633

11.01.2022 A collaboration between the CWA and the RFDS has come to fruition - - Darn a Good Yarn is now on sale. The book captures those "Struth!" moments -- both good ...and bad -- with real stories of how Aussies come together in times of need. Pre-orders can be made now, at a discount price perfect timing for Christmas. https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/ne/darn-good-yarn-sale-now/

10.01.2022 To date we have processed over 11,000 Applications and distributed of $18.6 million. Whilst many regions of NSW are currently in drought recovery, there are sti...ll many families who will struggle through this recovery for years to come and some families who are still badly affected by drought and in need of assistance. The CWA of NSW Drought Aid program is still accepting applications for drought relief from eligible families and will continue to do so as long as we have funds available. https://www.cwaofnsw.org.au/droughtaid

09.01.2022 Our challenge was to make some cheese so this is how I went. The recipe for cream cheese below had to be converted, I discovered half and half is 50%milk 50% cream. It took a lot longer than I thought it would but I didn't start with all the cream and I wasn't confident with the thermo so moved it to the stove.

09.01.2022 We're continuing to distribute drought aid to families affected by drought. Those who haven't applied previously can apply here: https://cwaofnsw.org.au/droughtaid.html

07.01.2022 Thank you, Tassie! The ABC's Rug Up Tassie winter knitting appeal has wrapped up, and the support has been overwhelming. We received more than 20,000 knitted ...squares from across Tasmania, smashing our original goal of 5,000. It's enough to make over 800 blankets for people without warm shelter or clothing. Amazing! Let us know if you've been involved in the comments

07.01.2022 A message from World President Magdie de Kock: Happy ACWW Day! I look at the History page on our Website and I see Madge Watt, in 1933, standing in front of a ...board where ACWW’s new name is written in 4 languages. I look at her, one of the founders of our great organisation and I like to think that I can see in her eyes her dreams and hopes for ACWW. Then I look at another page of the Website and I see in the picture of the Board, our eyes, our hopes and dreams for this term with not the slightest hint of a pandemic casting a dark shadow on our plans for 2020... ACWW’s early years were complicated, with many adjustments made to the operating parameters but I read Madge Watt’s statement to what became our first World Conference in 1930 said: Country women have begun to realise that their best contribution to the welfare of their families and their countries is not to stagger on under burdens too great for their strength... Today we are celebrating ACWW Day with millions of members all over the world amidst the danger and sadness and grief as a result of the spreading of the Coronavirus Pandemic. We should allow ourselves to celebrate our great organisation and to honour our founders for their vision even though our vision may be temporarily blurred by the current uncertainty. As an organisation we must raise the ACWW flag high above the current circumstances and one day, maybe 90 years from now, our descendants will thank us and honour us for the way we purposefully and zealously led our beloved organisation in April 2020 during a challenging time in the history of the world. With kindest regards Your President and your friend in ACWW Magdie

07.01.2022 Today is World Health Day. Today is also a day where we must recognise that in every country on this planet, doctors and nurses, healthcare professionals of all... types, as well as those who staff, clean, supply, guard, and otherwise serve our hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities are under greater pressure than they have ever faced. Decades of near-global complacency over the challenges facing rural communities mean that they are being hit hard by the current health crisis. It may be that the numbers of hospitalisations and recorded deaths are lower than those in urban population centres, but the long-lasting impact, financial degradation, and societal changes caused by the reality of Covid-19 are yet to be even guessed at for women in rural communities. ACWW has been supporting the World Health Organization for many years, and we urge you all to follow their advice and to stay safe in this trying time. Healthcare is a basic human right. It must go beyond crisis response. It must be available to all whether they can afford to pay at point of service or not. Rural communities feed the world, and we are all relying on them continuing to do so. ACWW will continue to lobby governments through UN processes, pursuing fair and equal realities for rural and non-urban women. Join us, hold your government to account, and stay safe! #ruralwomeninaction #weareacww #covid19 #coronavirus #health #worldhealthday

05.01.2022 Lest We Forget.

04.01.2022 Hi everyone, this is some of what we are about. Join us for our meeting tomorrow (Wed) at 10.30

03.01.2022 Sharing a DIY toilet paper roll snowflake! Happy crafting!

01.01.2022 Our collection of toiletries for Orange Sky was delivered to CWA State Headquarters yesterday. Thanks to everyone who donated!