State Branches

Victoria

Your state branch

The Victorian Branch of the Australian Local Government Women's Association was established in 1963 and incorporated in 1990. The Association welcomes membership from all interested in supporting and encouraging women's participation in Local Government.

President
Cr Clare Williams
Vice President Rural
Deputy Mayor Janet Pearce
Vice President Metro
Cr Despi O’Connor
Secretary
Cr Despi O’Connor
Treasurer
Mayor Denise Massoud
Executive Officer
Cr Michelle Kleinert OAM

Tasmania

Your state branch

The inaugural meeting of the Australian Local Government Women’s Association Tasmania Branch was held in August 1978 in the Launceston Town Hall

President
Mayor Dr Mary Duniam
Vice President
Cr Melinda Reed
Secretary
Paula Wriedt
Treasurer
Annette Rockliff

Western Australia

Your state branch

The Western Australia Branch of ALGWA provides networking opportunities for those interested in encouraging women’s participation in Local Government. The events enable all attendees to widen their networks and share their experiences. for more information on the Western Australia Branch of the ALGWA please use the contacts below.

President
Cr Serena Williamson
Vice President Country
Cr Darlene Allston
Vice President Metro
Cr Mary Choy
Secretary
Mia Hicks
Treasurer
Cr Mary Choy

South Australia

Your state branch

The South Australian Branch of ALGWA provides networking opportunities for those interested in encouraging women's participation in Local Government. The South Australian Branch holds networking meetings, lunches, social functions, business meetings and provides a newsletter and mentoring. Information on the branch and activities planned throughout South Australia can be obtained from State Secretary, Cr Kristina Barnett at algwa.sa@gmail.com.

President
Bronwyn Lewis
Secretary
Cr Kristina Barnett
Treasurer
Cr Kylie Grenfell

Queensland

Your state branch

The Queensland Branch of ALGWA provides networking opportunities for those interested in encouraging women’s participation in Local Government. The events enable all attendees to widen their networks and share their experiences. To join the ALGWA Queensland Branch, please complete and lodge the Membership Form available from their website. For more information in relation to the Australian Local Government Women’s Association Queensland Branch please use the contacts below.

President
Jo McNally
Vice President
Samantha Hall
Secretary
Karen Murray
Treasurer
Cr Fran Mann

New South Wales

Your state branch

The NSW branch of the Australian Local Government Women's association founded at Canberra, 1951. ALGWA (NSW) is the state's peak representative body for women who are in any way involved or interested in local government. It provides networking opportunities for those interested in encouraging women's participation in Local Government. The events enable all attendees to widen their networks and share their experiences. To join the ALGWA News South Wales Branch or seek more information on the group please use the contact details below.

President
Cr Penny Pederson
Vice President Country
Cr Leigh Bowden
Vice President City
Cr Dr Diane Colman
Secretary
Deputy Mayor Julie Griffiths AM
Treasurer
Cr Cassandra Coleman