We’re celebrating the contribution of the Illawarra’s Country Women’s Association branches through a new art exhibition along the Bonacina Walkway.
The Bonacina Walkway — located between the Wollongong Library and Centrelink building — now is home to a collection of photographs curated by Lyndal Irons. The photos capture a glimpse of the achievements and contributions of the Illawarra’s CWA over the past 100 years, and replace the previous panels showing the ‘Suburbs of Wollongong’ exhibition.
Wollongong City Lord Mayor Councillor Gordon Bradbery AM said that although the CWA are well known for their cooking, their contribution to Australia and the Illawarra goes even further.
“Formed in 1922, the Country Women’s Association became an important organisation that worked to make the lives of their community better. Their work through lobbying, fundraising and providing community support to disadvantaged community members as well as babies and mothers did so much good,” Cr Bradbery said.
“This photograph collection along the Bonacina Walkway shares the history of one of Australia’s foundational community organisations. This exhibition celebrates 100 years of community in both Wollongong and the Illawarra and more importantly our city’s people.”
