2022 $1 Coin - Centenary of the Country Women's Association

A century ago in April 1922, a group of women convened a meeting at the Sydney Royal Agricultural Show and founded an organisation to represent NSW rural women and their families - the Country Women's Association.

By 1936, the CWA had spread to all states and a century on, it remains Australia's largest women's organisation with 44,000 members across 1,855 branches.

In its century of service, the CWA has proudly represented the women of rural Australia, giving them and their families an enduring voice on issues affecting country communities.

Recent CWA advocacy has focused on the National Drought Strategy, alcohol research and improving rural mental health services.