1940's - The War Effort

World War II demanded significant levels of fundraising and service delivery.

CWA of WA provided servicemen with sheepskin vests and gloves, woollen garments and blankets, camouflage nets, and more. Local and international families were given donations of fat, honey, food cases, clothing and blankets.

CWA launched fundraiser campaigns such as The War Relief Fund and Empire Penny Fund and monies were donated both locally and internationally.

CWA opened the Land Girls Scheme in Pinjarra, offering farm training for girls and women, including tractor driving, machinery work and milking cows, to aid rural workforce losses.

CWA were granted important representation on national committees during World War II, including Evacuee Children’s Committee, Australian Comfort Fund, Soldiers Dependent Committee, Women’s Australian National Services, The Citizens Reception Committee.