Was formed in 1945 to provide a single voice to the Federal Government on behalf of the individual State and Territory Associations. The first of these was NSW, which formed in 1922. Other mainland states had formed by 1928 and Tasmania by 1936.

All Country Women's Associations are non-sectarian, non-party-political and not-for-profit.

The National body is a Company Limited by Guarantee and interacts with the States and Territory under a Federated Model. It is the largest Women's NGO in Australia with over 17,000 members.

Its Objective is to advance the rights and equity of women, families and communities in Australia through advocacy and empowerment, especially for those living in regional, rural and remote Australia.

We are affiliated with the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) which represents over 9 million rural women in 75 countries worldwide and works to, among other things, raise the standard of living, provide practical support for women and girls and eliminate gender discrimination.

Our membership is diverse and includes women from all age groups; from urban and rural areas; from indigenous and CALD communities; working and retired.