Things may be greener on the South Coast than other parts of the state, but our western counterparts are still in CWA Nowra's sights.
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The branch has been contributing funds to CWA's Drought Relief Fund for the past two years.
While the branch holds regular market days, a drought relief market in late-2018 proved particularly popular.
"We promoted that all the proceeds would be going to drought relief in the lead-up and we trebeled our usual takings," CWA Nowra president Julie Morris said.
The next market day will be held on November 30 at the CWA rooms on Berry Street. It will feature delicious jams and relishes, along with Christmas handicrafts.
Other fundraisers have allowed to branch to purchase items, that for many families in need during the drought, can be considered a 'luxury' such as shampoos and soaps.
The hampers were sent to CWA state office and distributed across the state.
Ms Morris said the hardships the state's rural communities are experiencing has struck a chord with local members.
"Many of our members have come from out west and have family over there so they really relate," she said.
Ms Morris said a significant amount of money directed to the Disaster Relief Fund has come directly through local donations from the local community - something for which Nowra CWA is very grateful for.
Many of our members have come from out west and have family over there so they really relate
- CWA Nowra president Julie Morris
A long-term solution to the country's water woes is something Ms Morris said CWA is passionate about.
"We're still very concerned over the structural issues around water that needs to be resolved," she said.
"If we can build railway lines and grand electricity grids, why can't we have something in the water works?"
While it's looking after drought-affected farmers, the Shoalhaven community is also being cared for by CWA Nowra.
Some of the many organisations to benefit from fundraising are the Shoalhaven Homeless Hub, Shoalhaven Women's Refuge, various RFS organisations and community preschools.
Anyone experiencing financial difficulty during the drought can contact the CWA via cwaofnsw.org.au to receive more information about the various drought relief grants available.
CWA Nowra meets every Tuesday. New members are welcome. The branch has around 60 members, and six junior members.