Each year the Goulburn Valley West and Eastern Goulburn Valley CWA groups take part in a walk to celebrate the Associated Country Women of the World’s international network.
The walk sought to incorporate this year’s CWA education theme, which is indigenous Australians.
The walk had been planned to take part on The Flats, between Shepparton and Mooroopna, however a planned controlled burn in the area meant the groups had to change their plans.
Instead, they started at the statue of Aboriginal community activist and community elder William Cooper at Shepparton's Queen’s Gardens.
The walk also took in the murals of Mr Cooper and pastor and pioneering campaigner for reconciliation Sir Douglas Nicholls, as well as significant past local elders Aunty Margaret Tucker and Nora Charles.
The walk concluded at the mural on Shepparton’s Eastbank Centre, of Yorta Yorta man Private Daniel Cooper who died in World War I.
Eastern Goulburn Valley CWA group president Val Gibbs said part of the focus by the CWA this year was learning about Aboriginal women, with Wednesday’s walk honing in on local Aboriginal women and men and their achievements.
Goulburn Valley West CWA group president Jenny Goonan said alongside learning something new, the annual walk provided women from the different CWA groups an opportunity to come together socially.
“It’s a great chance for all the ladies to get together and chat,” she said.
“Really, we are a small representation of all the (CWA) branches in our area.”
The annual walk also raises awareness of women’s social issues, and donations raised on the day go to the CWA’s projects throughout the world.
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