While there is no denying these women are incredible bakers and homemakers, there is much more to the organisation than food.

It is a self-funded philanthropic operation, run by dedicated volunteers.

It is also an organisation that often sees generations of women upholding the tradition of being involved with the community.

Some members have been part of the association their entire lives.

Others have followed in the footsteps of their mothers or grandmothers.

The first Launceston meeting goes as far back as 1936.

That is more than 80 years of women committing to their communities and advocating for other women and children.

And behind the baked treats there are countless fundraisers and community events and charities that the volunteers are involved in – all year round. 

One of those charities locally is Missiondale, a recovery centre run by Launceston’s City Mission.

The Examiner has been very vocal in its support for City Mission and its work, as well as a number of other local charities, including St Vincent de Paul, the Salvation Army, and the Launceston Benevolent Society.

The work of these charities has been supported through the paper’s own campaigns, including the Christmas Empty Stocking Appeal and Winter Relief.

The latest campaign, Mission Possible, finished up on Sunday with thousands of canned goods collected for City Mission.

The success of this and previous campaigns again proves the generosity of the Tasmanian community.

It is exactly why we need to continue to support groups like the Country Women’s Association, which upholds that generous spirit right throughout the year.

It is also connected to other groups on a national and international level, with the CWA now in at least 70 countries.

That means we can not only focus on those in our own backyard, but can gain new knowledge and support from those in other regions about innovative new ways we can raise funds.

We can also show the rest of the country, and the world, that Tasmania has the biggest heart.