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SOCIAL ISSUES

The Country Women's Association of Victoria Social Issues Committee is a small and enthusiastic committee of members from across the State.  Its role is to research issues which effect women and children in our community, to lobby State and Federal Governments to change things for the betterment of women and children, and to keep members informed through the Victorian Country Woman magazine.

The Committee has conducted a survey of issues of concern to Branches across the State.  This provided valuable information and showed a variety of concerns with health a main issue; also transport, environment and water.

Submissions are prepared and submitted to relevant bodies, government and nongovernment, on many and varied issues.

 

The Association has developed good standing with these bodies, which has been attributed to our ability to present submissions which are unbiased and deal fairly with all aspects of the subject matter.

 

State Council Members represent the Association on Government, Semi Government and other organisations.

 

The Committee assists Members with inquiries.

 

The Individual/Branch/Group carries out some investigation and submits reliable and factual background information.

 

The Social Issues Committee has prepared and presented submissions on:-

§              Fire Service Levy Funding Arrangements

§              All Terrain Vehicles

§              Superannuation

§              External Breast Cancer Prostheses

§              Aged Care Access

§              Nursing Home Conditions

§              Toxic Water Dump at Nowingee

§              Victoria Gambling Policy Unit in response to report on caps & EGM numbers

 

Other issues dealt with have included:-

§              Percentage of Australian grown and imported food in tins and cans

§              Downgrading of health services in rural, regional and remote areas

§              Employment of children

§              Privacy Laws

§              Domestic Violence Awareness

§              Suicide Awareness

§              Funding for Breast Care Nurses

§              Lack of Access to Dental Care, particularly in rural areas

§              Shortage of Obstetric Specialists in rural areas

§              Farm Safety

§              Work Care

§              Medical Indemnity Crisis

 

We have conducted forums on addiction, with speakers addressing:-

§              Body Image

§              Drugs

§              Alcohol

§              Gambling

 

The Association has had a partnership with the State Government to conduct Problem Gambling Awareness forums.