the cwa awards student scholarships; as well as providing instruction and encouraging participation in the fields of drama, art, music, public speaking, cooking and floral art. the organisation runs workshops for older members on how to use computers, electronic banking and atms. submissions are made to governments at all levels on a wide variety of social issues. despite the organisation's involvement in a range of issues and activities, the association with cooking, in particular scones persists. seen as part of the local community in many parts of australia, and its culture the cwa provides cross-generational support for women's, and children's, health and wellbeing.