W.D.F.F. conference

Press, 24 June 1981, Page 12

W.D.F.F. conference

Look W.D.F.F.” will be “-considered at the Women’s v Division of Federated i Farmers fiftysixth "annual dominion conference in/Wellington at tlie end of.?this‘month. Delegates from throughout New Zealand will debate the. “new look” in line with the division’s policy of changing to meet the times, according to a division statement. The W.D.F.F. aim .“to bet-.: ter conditions for women and children” never changed and this conference would see the • culmination of its latest project'of fund raising for cot death research.

The proceeds will be presented to Sir William Liley, chairman of the board of management, of the Cot Death Division of the National - Children's Health Foundation. The conference will be? officially opened on the everi-

ing of June 29 by the wife of the Governor-General, Lady Beattie. One of the highlights will be the presentation of dominion honours to members who ~have given outstdndingservice to the "'or? ganisation. The names of the successful candidates for education bursgries will be announced. There are now 13 children of members living in remote areas receiving W.D.F.F. assistance of $3OO a year (for up to four years) to attend secondary school Among the topics coming forward for. discussion is the setting up of a proposed W.D.F.F. charitable trust. Remits will discuss wide ranging topics such as the need for school children to have at least one full medical examination at both primary ? and secondary /■levels, and a request for all costs of essential health

treatment and aids, not already covered by health or hospital services, to be made tax deductible. There will also be calls for the abolition of estate duties, and a yearly registration of "" active Justices of the Peace. The New Zealand Wool Board prizes for an annual competition to promote the use of wool, and to demonstrate and encourage handicraft skills, will be presented.