See below for details of Branches/Groups taking part in this event:
Women and Girls around the world daily spend many hours collecting vital daily needs of life, in particular, water. As a result they miss out on important education and other possible work opportunities.
It is not only time that is taken up in this activity, it is also a great deal of energy. The weight of water is great, 20 litres weighs 20kg, plus the container.
We link, on this day, with these women and girls.
Branches/Groups are encouraged to participate, if you wish to raise some funds for ACWW that would be most welcome, however not mandatory. Funds can also be in foreign currency, which we have the facility to convert to Aussie funds.
A badge to celebrate this day has been developed, the design concept of this badge was created by a junior member at the 2011 Junior Camp.
Groups/Branches that have registered their event:
ACWW/International & Community Committee with hostess Branch - Umina Branch of Fraser Group
- at 3 Lansell Rd, Toorak
- 1pm
- walk as far as you are able
- Cost of Walk is free
- Coffee and Cake -2pm, Cost $10-00
- for coffee/cake please book with Pam on 98278971
Ballarat Group - Creswick Branch
- 11am
- all welcome
- meet at Creswick bandstand, Albert Street
- walk to North Parade Playground, Creswick
- wear lime green
- Donations on the day would be greatly appreciated
- Picnic lunch & a smile
- ends 1pmish
- 2pm start - Nyora Township Walk
- meet at Nyora Hall
- all most welcome
- Devonshire Tea available 3pm
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- Lake Werona, Bendigo
- between 10am and 12md
- Sponsored by Coliban Water & Cabbage Patch Fruit Supply
- Gold Coin donation welcome
- Sunday 29th April, 1pm,
- Entry $5-00 which will go towards ACWW projects.
- Meet at the Rotunda in Dingley Reserve, 31 Marcus Rd, Dingley Village.
- BYO Sunscreen, hat & folding Chair.
- Followed by cuppa & light refreshments in the park.
- Botannical Gardens, Castlemaine
- all welcome
- 12md lunch
- BYO lunch, Tea & Coffee provide
- Walk 1pm
Central Wimmera Group - Beulah Branch
- well done Beulah Branch members with 15 or so members walking and supported by others within the local community. - see ACWW facebook
- 12 md to 4pm
- at Shepparton Lake Rotunda, Wyndham St. Shepparton. opposite Pizza Parlor
- BYO lunch & afternoon tea
- Gold Coin Donation
- Queries Margaret 0408 570 981, Marilyn 0408 530 690 Linda 58285203
Addit per Marilyn Pell: donations also came from Harston and Tatura branches. A total of 61 people signed the attendance sheet, an enjoyable day.
Diamond Valley Group
- Families, children, young and old encouraged to join in.
- 9-45am for 10am start
- Alistair Knox Reserve, Cnr Panther & Main Rd Eltham (Mel. 21-H6)
- join together for a BYO picnic after the Walk
- Walk approx. 3km
- Wear something blue or white
- Gold Coin donation would be appreciated
- meet 1pm
- Rainbow Park, Inverloch
- Gold Coin donation
- Info contact Heather on 56 74 2712
- Port Fairy
- 1pm
- walk around Griffith Island then Coffee at Charlies On East
- invite you to join them
- Sumption Gardens, Wodonga
- 11am
- Bring a picnic luunch
- Gold Coin donation
- Queries Eden on 02 60723415
- Come one, come all
- Somerton Park, Moe
- 10am
- Walk around the Oval as many times as you would like.
- Gold Coin, or what ever you feel like donating
- Enjoy tea/Coffee and Biscuits in Football Club Rooms 9-30am to 12-30
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| Those who walked the greatest distances - JoAnn Moore (Traralgon), Lisa Asling(Warragul Evening) and Clare Smith (friend) |
- 11-30 am
- Ornamental Lake, Nowingi Place
- Walk, Picnic lunch
- Contact H. Parker 0408 502 340
- All most welcome
- At the Mornington Peninsula Creative Arts Exhibition
- Peninsula Community Theatre Complex, Cnr Nepean Highway & Wilsons Rd.
- 2pm
- Refreshments available at Exhibition
A report: Members from the Rosewhite and District Branch, along with some members from both Myrtleford and Whorouly branches, walked the Rail Trail between Ovens and Myrtleford, to recognise the WomenWalk the World event, to acknowledge the daily effort of many millions of women around the globe to collect water and other living requirements.
About 20 women walked in delightful Autumn conditions, finishing with a beautiful morning tea at the Myrtleford Butter Factory.
Murray Valley Group
Boreen Branch
- 11ish
- Meet at Swan Hill Bridge - walk is across the bridge, Victoria to NSW
- lunch at the Federal Hotel
Balranald Branch
- see locals for information - are planning a walk
- walking across the bridge
- check locally for details
Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch (Geelong Group)
- Starting at Dunes Restaurent area at Ocean Grove Beach and walking along bush track to Barwon Heads, across Barwon Heads Pedestrian Bridge and over to 'At the Heads' Restaurent area.
- Starting at 10am
- Collecting donations along the way
- Hoping for a nice day
- meeting at the Botanic Gardens
- 2pm
- followed by Afternoon Tea at the Garden Tearooms
A Report: In recognition of women that spend hours walking everyday to gain the most basic of needs, the newly formed Birregurra CWA members, family and friends took to the streets!
Not even a chilly Sunday morning could dampen the enthusiasm to participate in a walk of the Birregurra Historical Trail. Luckily, the morning chill gave way to a delightful day. The sun shone brightly whilst we familiarised ourselves with Birregurra’s historical landmarks and enjoyed morning tea.
We are extremely grateful to CWA Member & owner of the Native Youth Hotel, Mrs Deidre Barter. Deidre treated us to a fantastic tour of the Native Youth Hotel. Birregurra is truly lucky to have one of our earliest buildings saved by such a huge restorative undertaking.
A special mention must be made to Mrs Belinda Stewart who effectively co coordinated our first fundraising event.
I am positive those who participated would agree that the morning was lots of fun, with the added bonus of successfully raising money for a great cause.
South Western Group
- from the breakwater boardwalk
- open to all
- any distance, any time
- 10am to 3pm
- queries Pat 55676039
- Walking the Triangle at Tallangatta
- meet at 10am
- all welcome
- Meet at 20 Britton St, Pakenham
- Time by 11-30am
- Walk around Lake followed by BBQ
- 11-30am
- Maroondah Dam, Healesville
- BYO Drinks & Chairs
- BBQ & Salad lunch $5-00
