List of womens organisations in the ACT

The following table provides a list of women's organisations in the ACT.

Womens organisations in the ACT
ACT Chamber of Women in Business	PO Box 1146 CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601 Ph: (02) 6282 6255 Web: www.cwb.org.au Promotes and assist women in business.
Australian Breastfeeding Association	PO Box 22 MAWSON ACT 2607 Ph: (02) 6258 8928 Web: www.breastfeeding.asn.au Aims to support, encourage and educate those who choose to breastfeed.
Australian Church Women	36 Musgrave St YARRALUMLA ACT 2600 Ph: (02) 6281 3396 E-mail: lawtons@bigpond.com An umbrella organisation for Ecumenical Christian women's groups in Australia.
Australian Federation of University Women ACT Inc	GPO Box 6141 O'CONNOR ACT 2602 Ph: (02) 6295 6970 Web: www.afuw-act.com A national educationally oriented organisation for women tertiary graduates.

Catholic Women's League Archdiocese Canberra/Goulburn	56 Sturt Ave NARRABUNDAH ACT 2604 Telephone: (02) 6295 0084 Web: www.cwla.org.au Promotes the intellectual, spiritual, cultural and social welfare of women.
Country Women's Association	GPO Box 456 CANBERRA ACT 2601 Telephone: (02) 6247 4707 Web: www.cwaa.org.au Provides a voice for women in country areas, offers friendship and a range of special interest activities including fundraising for women.
Majura Women's Group	PO Box 7123 WATSON ACT 2602 Ph: (02) 6288 5394 or 0407 497 303 Web: www.acto.org.au/majurawomen'sgroup
Brindabella Women's Group	PO Box 2648 TUGGERANONG ACT 2901 Ph: (02) 6294 6696 Web: www.brindabellawomensgroup.org Two self run community groups providing women with young children an opportunity to meet regularly, exchange information and learn new skills.
Multicultural Women's Advocacy Inc ACT	GPO Box 1392 CANBERRA ACT 2601 Ph: (02) 6230 4632 E-mail: mwa@iinet.net.au Conducts a women's group (Multicultural WOmen Speak) with various programs.
National Council of Women of the ACT	GPO Box 3028 MANUKA ACT 2603 Ph: (02) 6231 8022 Web: www.ncwa.org.au Co-ordinating body for various women's organisations. Seek to serve the community and improve the welfare of women and families.
Older Women's Network (ACTION)	GPO Box 2735 CANBERRA ACT 2601 Ph: (02) 6281 5637 or (02) 6286 3356 Provides opportunities to discuss a range of issues, provide input to Government and promote a positive image of older women.
Pan Pacific and South East Asia Women's Association ACT Group Inc.	PO Box 72 MAWSON ACT 2607 Ph: (02) 6241 3421 Supports women and children in South East Asia. Provides disaster relief donations.
Pan Pacific and South East Asian Women's Association Canberra City Group	Ph: (02) 6247 7771 Conducts social, cultural, welfare and educational activities. Produces a bi-monthly newsletter.
Soroptimist International of Canberra Inc	PO Box 9559 DEAKIN ACT 2600 Ph: (02) 6282 1158 Web: www.siswp.org Service organisation for professional and businesswomen.
UNIFEM - ACT Chapter	PO Box 249 MAWSON ACT 2607 Ph: Heather Chapman 04201 992 328 Web: www.unifem.org.au/canberra Canberra Chapter of the United Nations Development Fund. Raises awareness of development and gender issues through the world and runs events such as International Women's Day.

War Widows Guild - ACT	PO Box 3398 MANUKA ACT 2603 Ph: (02) 6295 0594 Email: actwarwidows@netspeed.com.au Offers information, support and companionship to War Widows
WILFP -Women's International League For Peace and Freedom ACT	PO Box 934 DICKSON ACT 2602 Ph: 4849 4543 Web: www.wilpf.org.au Founded in 1915, WILPF empowers women to work effectively for peace and justice in 45 countries.
Women With Disabilities - ACT	4 Dietrich Place CHISHOLM ACT 2905 Ph: (02) 6291 6842 Email: sudate@optusnet.com.au Supports and advocates for women with disabilities in the ACT region. Membership is free. Has wide representation on government and non-government committees.
Women's Electoral Lobby (ACT)	PO Box 191 CIVIC SQUARE ACT 2608 Ph: (02) 6247 6679 Web: www.act.wel.org.au Dedicated to creating a society where women's pparticipation and potential are unrestricted, acknowledged and respected and where women and men share equally in societies' responsibilities.


YWCA	GPO Box 767 CANBERRA ACT 2601 Ph: (02) 6239 6878 Web: www.ywca-canberra.org.au Provides a range of support services for women and their family members including housing, youth programs, childcare, training and personal development opportunities. Also advocates on women's issues in decision making forums.
Zonta	PO Box 2036 CANBERRA ACT 2601 Ph: (02) 6231 3024 Web: www.zontadistrict24.org A service club for professional and business women which aims to improve the legal, political, economic and professional status of women.