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THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN OF NSW

for 120 years 1896‒2016

promoting the advancement of women and children

OUR AIMS

To work for the removal of all discrimination against women and the family, and to promote equal status of women in law and in fact

To assess and summarise women’s opinions on all matters that affect the community

To inform members about matters of interest and concern through the NCW NEWS as well as specialist guest speakers at monthly meetings

To consult with government when opinion or fact is sought on questions affecting the status, problems and needs of women and children and to express an opinion to the government of the day when necessary

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you

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MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER

Pru Goward MP

Minister for Mental HealthMinister for Medical ResearchAssistant Minister for HealthMinister for WomenMinister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

As the NSW Government’s Minister for Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, I am always impressed by the supportive and energetic work of many women’s organisations across the State. National Council of Women of NSW has worked tirelessly over 120 years to support women – particularly vulnerable women – and children. With many affiliated organisations under its umbrella, the Council has a strong voice which cannot be ignored.

Women and girls in Australia should be able to live fulfilling lives free of violence and to exercise freedom of choice. Even now, domestic violence is still far too prevalent. Our challenge, while protecting these women through counselling and shelters, is to also provide preventive measures which look at the causes and hold perpetrators to account.

As evidenced by the work of National Council of Women of NSW, we have come a long way in 120 years, but we still have far to go to give women equality of opportunities and respect in our community. I congratulate the Council for their longevity, for holding us all to account, and for their passion and caring for women and children.

The National Council of Women of New South Wales has been recognising and fighting for women’s rights and equal opportunities for 120 years. We now take for granted earlier achievements such as being able to vote, ensuring that single women could have bank accounts or borrow money, or providing childcare centres so that women could continue to work.

While we are still fighting in Australia for equal pay, freedom from abuse, equal opportunity, there is also a growing awareness of women’s struggles and challenges on a global scale. National Council of Women recognises that we have the capacity to reach further than ever before, in assisting women to rise above poverty and to embrace education in order to remove these disadvantages for the future.

It is rewarding to be part of an organisation that encourages women, who have taken time from study to raise families and achieve other things in life, to return to their fields of tertiary study, supported by scholarships from National Council of Women. Some of these women go on to contribute to the community in fields where women have been in the minority, such as science and agriculture.

As president, I have had the opportunity to witness young women who are passionate about social justice, making a difference in their own communities and abroad. Our Dame Marie Bashir Peace Awards recognise innovation in this area. Through a selection process and recommendations from school principals, the Council has identified girls from years 10, 11 and 12 in secondary study who have reached beyond their comfort zones to make outstanding contributions to women’s welfare. These creative young people are leaders among their peers and in their communities. They bring awareness to inequality and injustice, and they inspire others.

National Council of Women, as an umbrella group of many similar-thinking organisations, has been responsible for many changes which have improved the status of women. I pay tribute to those women whose earlier work brought about these benefits. We are continuing to influence, not with placards, but by carrying strong and eloquent submissions to members of government who have the power to change regulations that may impair the progress of women. The future of our organisation will surely be in the hands of these young people we have encouraged. They will lead our nation. They will make things happen. My hope is that these young women will volunteer some of their time to assist National Council of Women of NSW to continue to have an influence in society, wherever change is required.

In looking back over the past 120 years, we can also be proud of our achievements and can be confident that, for as long as it is needed, women will continue to stand up for women’s rights and social justice.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Nola Barkl

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1896–1898 Lady Hampden 1899–1902 Vice-Presidents Lady Renwick Lady Darley, Mrs J See, Mrs H Dixon et al1902–1906 Lady Rawson1906–1909 Alice Rawson1909–1913 Lady Chelmsford1913–1918 Lady Edeline Strickland1918–1919 Lady MacMillan1919–1919 Lady Anderson1919–1928 Lady MacCallum1928–1938 Mildred Muscio OBE MA1938–1948 Ruby Board1948–1960 Thelma Metcalfe MBE BA DipEd1960–1966 Jean Arnot MBE FLAA1966–1970 Jessie Scotford OBE BA DipEd1970–1974 Maureen Giddings OBE

1974–1977 Pat Bernard MBE1978–1981 Lorna Bartlett AM1981–1983 Janet Peters1983–1986 Joyce Bragg AM1986–1989 Natalie Guy1989–1992 Edith Cox MBE1992–1995 Joan Elliston AM1995–1998 Clare Cusick1998–2001 Peg McEntee OAM2001–2004 Marion Smith AM2004–2005 Major Margaret Sanz2005–2007 Beverley Pavey2007–2008 Sari Browne OAM2008–2011 Doreen Todd2011–2013 Tricia Graham2013–2016 Nola Barkl

Our founder, Margaret WindeyerIn the movement to improve the status of women at the end of the 19th century Margaret Windeyer was prominent, persuasive and active. Initially her influence was derived from her parents, Sir William Windeyer and his wife Mary, but while still young Margaret began making her own impression. She was present at the meeting that produced the Womanhood Suffrage League and on its Council; called the meeting from which National Council of Women of NSW emerged; and was a Commissioner for NSW at the 1893 Columbian Exposition or World Fair at Chicago; and while there attended the Congress of Representative Women and the meeting of the International Council of Women.

To read more about the history of NCW NSW go to www.ncwnsw.org.au. For a timeline of NCW NSW events over 120 years, read on!

120 years of presidents

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1907

18981902

Affiliates with the International Council of Women

Support given to state government’s Children’s Bill

1896 to WWIvotes and equal rights for women ~ protection for children ~ playgrounds ~ education for mothers1896 Inaugural meeting of NCW, founded by Margaret Windeyer. Initiated discussion

of Equal Pay for Equal Work and votes for women

1911

1897

1904

19091910

Lobbies for libraries and kindergartens and for inclusion of Domestic Arts in school curriculum

Participates in delegations to NSW government regarding Bills for Protection of Young Girls; State Children; Infant Protection; and Criminal Law amendments

Establishes the Alice Rawson School for mothers in Darlinghurst

Proposes scheme for setting up children’s playgrounds in inner Sydney

Holds conference on the subject of women workers

The Great Warwar work ~ repatriation ~ film censorship ~ schools inspector

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1915

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Opens Women’s War Census Depot to coordinate women’s war work

Presses for equal pay for equal work for women working in men’s jobs during the war

Holds conference on the subject of women’s work in war times

Representatives appointed on Film Censorship Board and Soldiers’ Repatriation Committee

First woman Inspector of Schools appointed, after 20 years of agitation by NCW

Commonwealth of Australia federates the six colonies into one nation

Women receive the vote federally and in NSWAda Evans is the first woman to graduate from University of Sydney in Law, but is not allowed to practise

Women vote federally for first time but women candidates fail to win seats

Federal Government introduces maternity allowance of £5

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1912

Commonwealth Court of Conciliation and Arbitration lays down principle of a basic wage for male workers

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Between the Warsuniversity Chair ~ women and unemployment ~ reflection on war ~ equal rights to change nationality ~ attention on youth ~ Aboriginal women and factory workers1922 Instrumental in founding Chair of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University

of Sydney1924 Conference: Prevention and causes of war

First woman elected to NSW Parliament

World War IIchild welfare ~ basic wage for women ~ advisory committees ~ nutrition1939 Involvement with Child Welfare Bill1940 Action taken to prevent lowering of basic wage for women

1943 NCW begins Housekeeping Emergency Service to assist families in distress1944 Presses government for formation of Nutrition Bureau of the Department of

Health

1925 Conference: The younger girl in industry

1928 Action taken to ensure that women have the same rights as men to change nationality

1929 Founding of the Board of Social Studies and Training

1932 Support given to hostels for the unemployed and sewing depots for unemployed womenChildren’s playgrounds set up in Sydney (first proposed by NCW in 1910)

1936 President of NCW appointed Chair of Women’s Committee of the Sesquicentennial celebrationsRequest for rest rooms to be made compulsory in factories1937

1930 President of NCW appointed as a member of Advisory Committee for the Relief of Unemployed Women, Girls and YouthVocational Guidance Bureau established

First 2 women enter Federal Parliament: Dame Enid Lyons in House of Representatives, Dorothy Tangney in the Senate

1943

Australia celebrates sesquicentenary, while Aborigines hold a Day of Mourning

19381925

Australian Women’s Weekly begins publication

1933

Edith Cowan, former president of NCW WA, becomes first woman elected to Australian parliament in WA

1921

Industrial Court of Appeal quashes concept of equal pay for females, stating basic wage intended for a man, his wife and three children

1922

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1931 Joins newly formed NCW of Australia to bring together national councils of all states

HM Queen Elizabeth II tours Australia

1954

First Holden motor car comes off the assembly line

1948

Dame Enid Lyons becomes Australia’s first woman cabinet minister

1949 Roma Mitchell becomes Australia’s first woman judge

1965

1956Olympic Games held in MelbourneTelevision comes to Australia

1967Referendum grants citizen rights to Aborigines

1969Arbitration Commission agrees to the principle of equal pay for women

1966Demonstrations mark the embarkation of Australia’s first conscripted troops for VietnamAustralia changes to decimal currency

Post-War and the 1950slooking further afield ~ Queen’s coronation ~ children’s film and television

1953

1954

Women’s Coronation Celebration organised as a gesture of loyalty by the women of NSW

Sponsors the formation of the NSW Council for Children’s Film and Television

1947 International Group created to interest delegates and members in international affairs

1950

1946

Instrumental in establishing Migration Standing Committee

The 1960swomen’s achievements celebrated ~ preparation for the Captain Cook Bicentenary ~ discussions on equality1960 Publication of NCW NEWS begins

82 organisations now affiliated with NCW

1968 ‘Women of Achievement’ luncheon attended by over 800 women

1969 President of NCW appointed as Chair of Women’s Committee of the Captain Cook Bicentenary CelebrationsOrganised Exhibition of Women’s AchievementsNCW conference: After equality – what?

1965 NCW hosts reception for Joan Sutherland

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Australia celebrates the Bicentenary

1988

International Women’s Year

1975

Women’s Electoral Lobby formed

1972 Pat O’Shane becomes Australia’s first Aboriginal barrister

1976

Commonwealth Games held in Brisbane

1982

The 1970scelebrating 75 years ~ Sydney Opera House opens ~ royal visit ~ advisory council ~ year of the child ~ sex offences legislation

Involved in the Women’s Historical Exhibition ‘Pageant of Endeavour’ held at Sydney Town Hall, and visited by HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Princess Anne

The 1980swomen’s organisations throughout history ~ year of the disabled ~ AIDS and HIV

Seminar relating to International Year of the Disabled organised

1987

1980

1981

Endeavour: Women’s Organisations in New South Wales 1896–1976, published by NCW

Seminar: Lone Parents and their problems

1989 Seminar organised for ‘Information on AIDS’ (HIV/AIDS Information Kit for Women distributed)

1973 International Council of Women Regional Conference held in Sydney: Population Development and the Role of Women

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1971

1976

1978

A Short History Seventy-Five Years 1896–1971, Jean Arnot, ed.

President appointed to Women’s Advisory Council to the NSW Premier (NCW had pressed for an Advisory body since 1960)

International Year of the Child seminar held at Westmead Hospital attended by 1000 people and opened by the Premier Presses for changes to sex offences legislation resulting in a great improvement in post-rape and pre-trial treatment of victims

Involved in the Festival Women’s Committee formed to celebrate the opening of the Sydney Opera House

NSW introduces the Sex Discrimination Act

1977

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The 1990sNSW NCW centenary celebrations ~ ageing ~ honouring the life of Jean Arnot ~ women against violence ~ gender and school children ~ UN world conference in Beijing1991

Hosts first Jean Arnot Luncheon honouring her work towards achieving equal pay for equal work in the Public Service; and celebrating her 90th birthday

19951994

Seminar: Ethical Issues in Reproduction

Seminar: Women Taking on Technology

Centenary Exhibition at Parliament House (thanks to affiliated members, 12 awards of $1000 are given to university students; $14,000 for seven seats for Sydney’s Domain recreation area)

Three-lecture mini series: Water

1993Hosts seminar on ageing

Organised seminar at Parliament House: Men and Women Against Violence

Organised seminar: Supporting Schools Initiatives Against Violence

1998

1996

1997

Organised seminar: Gender Equity Issues in Schools – Broadening the Horizons (These last two seminars were supported by Department of School Education and were a recommended flow on from the original seminar, Men and Women Against Violence)Organised six seminar workshops for women attending the UN World Conference of Women in Beijing in 1996Jointly started a fund with the Business and Professional Women (BPW) and Labor Council to commission Dr Jocelynne Scutt to write a book on the long struggle for equal pay

Three-lecture mini series: Youth

Joan Kirner in Victoria and later Carmen Lawrence in WA become the first women premiers in Australia

1990 Labor introduces a quota for women, requiring that 35% of the candidates be women

1994Australian Anglican Synod agrees to allow individual parishes to ordain womenMabo High Court decision on Native Title

1992

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International Council of Women Conference held in PerthCorrespondence with government ministers on safety on rail transport, alcohol regulations, and need to improve regulation of tobaccoRepresented at the Public Hearing of the NSW State Working Party on TraffickingParticipated in the Beijing+10 consultationsJoined ‘Coalition of Women’ with WEL, BPW, NSW Labor Council and NCOSS to support the issues for women effectively at government levelSubmitted to draft disability standards for access to public premisesForum on poverty with speakers from UN, St Vincent de Paul Society and the Salvation Army

Into the 21st centuryfirst national women’s conference ~ youth forum ~ memories of women in the outback ~ safety on transport ~ alcohol and tobacco lobbies ~ anti slavery ~ long-term water supply ~ disability and unemployment allowances ~ forum on poverty

Book presented to Sydney Girls High School in memory of Jessie Scotford OBE, past president and contributor to the advancement of womenLaunch of From the Heart: members’ experiences of living in the outbackRepresented at NSW State Working Party on TraffickingCollaboration with UNSW’s Department for Refugee ResearchSeminars for visiting Japanese women on women’s rights and education

2001

2004

2000

2002

2003

Statement refuting claims that abortion causes breast cancerValue of being a member of the UN – submission made to Senate Inquiry

Youth Forum: co-hosts with Department for WomenCommitment to the education on osteoporosisInvolvement in seminars and conferences by Health Adviser

2005 Results on research into proposed changes to Industrial Relations legislation and changes to disability and unemployment allowances forwarded to governmentSupported Domestic Violence Network work with refuges for womenMonitored plans of Disability Advisory Building Codes BoardFunding for ATLAS (for severely disabled persons) restored after a protest letter was sent to state governnment

Leading the way at Inaugural National Women’s Conference in Canberra in the area of ‘Human Rights are Women’s Rights’ President attended 45th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York as a delegate from Catholic Women’s League

Handbook created for Advisers and Coordinators

Olympic and Paralympic Games in Sydney

2000Astronaut Andrew Thomas becomes first Australian to walk in space

2002Marion Scrymgour is the first Aboriginal woman to hold office of Cabinet minister in Australia

2003Cronulla race riots (NSW)

2005Tasmanian woman, Mary Donaldson marries Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark

2004Professor Marie Bashir becomes first female governor of NSW. Gives patronage to NCW NSW

2001

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Long-term state of the water supply to cities and farmsRecommended Maternity Paid Leave across the boardAlcohol abuse and long opening hours and advertising during sporting eventConcern on granting of mining exploration rights on arable land in the Hunter ValleyViolation of children’s rights with regard to a radio interview of a 14 year oldPortrayal of women in the mediaExploitation of people with regard to the 457 Work VisaDraft women’s health mattersWomen’s health implementation Plan 2009–12 focusing on rural healthHealth Adviser’s submission to Federal Parliament on Aboriginal health, the ‘Gap’ and perinatal mortalitySubmission on food labelling laws and policiesSubmission on elderly parents caring for adult children with a disabilitySubmission made on effects on young girls of Tots and Tiaras TV programLobbying and advocacy to urge governments to ratify the convention on the protection of the rights of migrant workers and their familiesSubmissions made to Legislative Council inquiry into social, public and affordable housing, with emphasis on safe refuges for women and children

research, submissions and recommendations to government

Adviser for Nutrition leads a workshop addressing the problem of obesityRepresented at the Anti Slavery seminarSeminar to promote the nomination of women for recognition in the Australian Honours system

workshops and seminars

The last decade

awards and educationOver 70 entries in the Youth Award Competition funded by Randwick RotaryThe late Jean Arnot’s nomination accepted as one of six Australian women to be recognised by ICW in the 100th anniversary of International Women’s DayYouth Award reviewed and new Marie Bashir Peace Award introduced for students in years 10–12 from all schools in NSW. Awarded to students who have made a significant contribution to harmony or social justice and have displayed leadership in fostering harmonious relationships and peace; 118 nominations received in its first year100 NCW and affiliated members involved in an education day at Auburn Gallipoli Mosque, led by young Muslim women

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Represented at meeting peak women’s organisations held by the Department of Women

Involved in issues affecting immigrant and migrant women

Represented on anti-slavery project of UNSW

Represented at Council of the Ageing seminar

Aboriginal women’s issues at mid-term conference in Alice Springs

Helpline brochure produced as an aid to women

Condemned exploitation of children through marketing

Condemned the idea by banks of withdrawal of the use of cheques as a means of payment

Sydney Nursing School, University of Sydney Birthing Kit Packing Day

Adviser for International Relations and Peace contributed to meeting of the anti slavery group, now considering the new offences of forced marriage, forced labour and deceptive recruiting for labour services

Support for government program for National Disability Insurance Scheme

Support for Gonski Report on Education in AustraliaRepresentation on NSW Council of the Ageing Board

Involved in Stop the Traffik program and Collective Shout working to stop the use of inappropriate images of young womenJoining efforts to reintroduce Home Economics into the school programs to reduce the problems of obesity

involvement, advocacy and representation

Birthing Kit Packing Day, with Sydney Nursing School, The Great Hall at the University of Sydney, 2013

Tjanpi Desert Weavers’ Gallery, mid-term conference 2014, Alice Springs

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Where we are nowIn our 120th year, we celebrate our longevity, our achievements and our strength as an organisation which has done much to support women and families in Australia, and now, increasingly overseas. There have been many successes over the years – most recently the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme in 2015. Our lobbying helped to achieve a major advance in the way we provide for disabled people in our community.

However, we also find many of the same old issues presenting themselves in a modern guise. In 2016, we are very busy actively addressing these issues. Domestic violence is in the news more than ever. Slavery of young women continues to be a lucrative industry which is difficult to identify and police. More and more, Australians are living with economic hardship, requiring affordable housing, or worse, finding themselves homeless. Displaced people and refugees are placing an added burden on world communities. Volunteer care organisations are stretched to the maximum.

Surprisingly for the 21st century, equality of opportunity for women and equal pay for women are still aspirations rather than realities. In 2016 we are also seeing the need for social justice extending to the internet, where social media has allowed children to be exploited and bullied in growing numbers. Through the Dame Marie Bashir Peace Awards, NCW NSW has supported young people who are working with their peers in school to address these problems.

The Dame Marie Bashir Peace Awards, now in their seventh year, continue to reach out to students who have shown great leadership in creating social justice and harmony in their schools and even beyond.

In addition, through the generosity of our sponsors we present awards of $1000 to 12 women who are undertaking tertiary study and who are chosen by their educational facility. These Australia Day Awards go to women whose work has been outstanding and who demonstrate the qualities to be future leaders in the community.

We also honour leading contributors to our community and to National Council of Women of NSW. The NCW Award recognises women’s volunteer community work, and the Jean Arnot Memorial Award acknowledges a lifetime of service to the community. Thanks to external sponsorship as well as support from the State Library, this award, open to women aged 90+, has reached its 24th year in 2016. With acknowledgement for service extended to all ages, our awards are an important way to encourage the next generations of young women to carry on advocating for women and children into the future.

In addition to our awards, social events are a great way for members and newcomers to find out about the work we are doing. Over morning teas and luncheons, we can network and keep in touch with progress and latest developments. We continue to expand our knowledge about many relevant issues concerning women and children and one of the ways is through our Q&A breakfasts. A panel of experts on a particular topic is chosen, and questions are put in advance, via email, or on the day by interested participants.

In 2016 our awards and regular social events also provide a perfect excuse to celebrate 120 fruitful and stimulating years of promoting and supporting women and children.

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Let’s celebrate!

Recording the occasion. Cassandra Allan, Patron Mrs Linda Hurley (wife of the Governor of NSW), President Nola Barkl and Dr Angeline Low at the ‘Celebrate being an Australian’ Luncheon in January 2016 at Parliament House, Sydney

Enjoying the panel’s presentation at the Q and A breakfast - ‘Concerns for Young Women’ - in April 2016 at Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, Sydney

After the performance. Mrs Hurley chats with soprano Helen Barnett and Carolyn Blanden at a special 120th celebratory Afternoon Tea in February 2016 at Government House, Sydney

Economics

Education Mass MediaArts and Letters MusicCOMMUNICATION

GENERAL WELLBEING

HealthNutrition

EnvironmentHabitat

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTConsumer Affairs

Rural and Urban WomenWomen and Employment

SOCIAL ISSUESChild and Family

MigrationAgeingYouth

COORDINATORS and Advisers

Legislation Human RightsInternational Relations and Peace

Implementation of ConventionsSTATUS OF WOMEN

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Abbotsleigh Old Girls’ Union

Association of Heads of Independent Girls’ Schools NSW

Australian Church Women NSW State Unit Inc.

Australian Federation of Graduate Women NSW Inc.

Catholic Women’s League Australia – NSW Inc.

Catholic Women’s League Australia Diocese of Parramatta Inc.

Catholic Women’s League Australia Archdiocese of Sydney

Catholic Women’s League Australia Diocese of Wollongong Inc.

Country Women’s Association of NSW

Ethnic Child Care Family & Community Services Co-op Limited

Girl Guides NSW & ACT

Liberal Women’s Council NSW

Loreto Kirribilli Ex-Students’ Union

Lutheran Women of NSW

MU Australia Diocese of Sydney Inc.

National Council of Jewish Women of Australia NSW Division

NSW Women in Agriculture Inc.

Pan Pacific & South East Asia Women’s Association (NSW)

Presbyterian Ladies College Sydney Ex-Students’ Union

Presbyterian Women’s Association of Australia in NSW

Pymble Ladies College Ex-Students’ Union

Quota International of Sydney Inc.

Quota International of Liverpool Inc.

SCEGGS Old Girls’ Union

Soroptimist International Region of NSW Inc.

St Catherine’s Old Girls’ Union

Sydney High School Old Girls’ Union Inc.

Sydney Lithuanian Women’s Social Services Association Inc.

The Great Synagogue Women’s Auxiliary

The Women’s Auxiliary of Sydney Legacy

The Women’s Club

The Women’s Pioneer Society of Australasia Inc.

Torch Bearers for Legacy

Ukrainian Women’s Association in Australia (NSW)

Ukrainian Women’s Association in Australia ‒ Anna Yaroslavna Branch

Ukrainian Women’s Association in Australia ‒ Olena Pchilka Branch

United Hospital Auxiliaries of NSW Inc.

Uniting Church Adult Fellowship

War Widows Guild of Australia NSW Ltd

Women Lawyers Association of NSW

Women’s Plans Foundation

World Day of Prayer (NSW)

Zonta Club of Sydney Inc.

AFFILIATED ORGANISATIONS

Concept, editing and design: Colleen CookResearch and data: Martha Sear, Joan Elliston AM, Nola BarklSpecial thanks: Michael Mannington from Volunteer Photography for all our events photography in our 120th year

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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120th year booklet, published May 2016