The Country Women’s Association is keen to prove to Point Cook women that the organisation is no longer just about tea and scones, with plans under way to open a branch in the suburb this month.
Membership chairman Janette O’Keefe says she’s “confident” a new branch will form after an information session which will be held on Thursday, July 17.
The association, now in its 86th year, runs social and personal development events and activities for women.
Ms O’Keefe says the biggest benefit was friendship.
“We’ve got some women who have been members for so long and are still making new friends. It says a lot about an organisation that can engage and provide friendship.”
Long-time CWA member Marie Vassallo says the organisation has many benefits for women, even in the suburbs.
“You get three times more than you put in. There’s the professional development, the ‘me time’ which is so important and the amazing friends you make across the state,” she says.
The Victorian association has 315 branches in both rural and city areas.
Ms O’Keefe says the group has opened 42 new branches in the past 17 months and evolved from its early days.
“We’ve seen a resurgence in interest from the age group of 25 to 45 or younger,” she says.
“It’s amazing the number of younger women who want to learn to knit or bake scones or sponge cakes.”
The information session will be held from 7.30pm on Thursday, July 17, at Point Cook Secondary College.
