Welcome to ALGWA SA!
The Australian Local Government Women's Association South Australian Branch Inc is a state branch of the national association- ALGWA- representing interests of women elected to and working in Local Government.
We are a not-for-profit and non-political voluntary association.
Membership is open to all people and organisations interested supporting our aims/purposes:
3.1. Be a not-for-profit charitable organisation that advocates for the common interests of women who are engaged in or interested in local government in South Australia.
3.2. Enhance democratic processes in South Australia by increasing the number and diversity of women in local government and engagement of women in the democratic process.
3.3. Provide activities and resources that promote networking, support, mentoring, information and encouragement for women to participate in and be represented in local government.
3.4. Provide resources and assistance for women considering candidacy in local government elections, particularly women in the community who may be under-represented in local government and/or socially and /or economically disadvantaged.
3.5. Raise awareness of and advocate for positive changes on issues facing women in local government.
3.6. Contribute to public discussion for the awareness of and action on issues that generally protect and advance the interests and rights of women consistent with rules of law.
3.7. Acknowledge and celebrate the contribution of women in local government.
3.8. Raise and attract funds to achieve the aims of the Association.
3.9. Undertake any other lawful activities and actions that assist to achieve the aims (purposes).
New members are welcome to join us including current and former Council members and Mayors; intending candidates for local government elections; Councils and Council staff; other people and organisations committed to our Aims/purposes. Details are on our Membership page.
Try our convenient online registration and payment at:
- our Individual Membership page :Go to Individual Member page
- our Organisation/Council Application page: Go to: Organisation Membership page.
or you can download forms to pay by bank electronic transfer: (go to MEMBERSHIP page)
For further information, we'd love to hear from you!
ALGWA SA Branch President: Bronwyn Lewis Email: [email protected] M: 0416 192 119
ALGWA SA Secretary: Kristina Barnett Email: [email protected] M: 0408 822 923
or go to Contact
We are a not-for-profit and non-political voluntary association.
Membership is open to all people and organisations interested supporting our aims/purposes:
3.1. Be a not-for-profit charitable organisation that advocates for the common interests of women who are engaged in or interested in local government in South Australia.
3.2. Enhance democratic processes in South Australia by increasing the number and diversity of women in local government and engagement of women in the democratic process.
3.3. Provide activities and resources that promote networking, support, mentoring, information and encouragement for women to participate in and be represented in local government.
3.4. Provide resources and assistance for women considering candidacy in local government elections, particularly women in the community who may be under-represented in local government and/or socially and /or economically disadvantaged.
3.5. Raise awareness of and advocate for positive changes on issues facing women in local government.
3.6. Contribute to public discussion for the awareness of and action on issues that generally protect and advance the interests and rights of women consistent with rules of law.
3.7. Acknowledge and celebrate the contribution of women in local government.
3.8. Raise and attract funds to achieve the aims of the Association.
3.9. Undertake any other lawful activities and actions that assist to achieve the aims (purposes).
New members are welcome to join us including current and former Council members and Mayors; intending candidates for local government elections; Councils and Council staff; other people and organisations committed to our Aims/purposes. Details are on our Membership page.
Try our convenient online registration and payment at:
- our Individual Membership page :Go to Individual Member page
- our Organisation/Council Application page: Go to: Organisation Membership page.
or you can download forms to pay by bank electronic transfer: (go to MEMBERSHIP page)
For further information, we'd love to hear from you!
ALGWA SA Branch President: Bronwyn Lewis Email: [email protected] M: 0416 192 119
ALGWA SA Secretary: Kristina Barnett Email: [email protected] M: 0408 822 923
or go to Contact
Acknowledgement of Country: ALGWA SA acknowledges and pays respect to Elders past and present. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land and acknowledge that they are of continuing importance to the Aboriginal Peoples living today.
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