The Ceduna branch of the South Australian Country Women’s Association received an informative overview for the country of study for 2024 at its November meeting.
The meeting was attended by six members, with guest speaker Pauline Price presenting on the small South Pacific Ocean nation of Tuvalu – the fourth smallest country in the world.
Tuvalu became fully independent and a sovereign state in 1978 and is home to about 11,000 people who generate their income from fish licences, shipping registrations, fish and coconuts.
It has a small university, schools, airport, hospital and many other basic services, and uses Australian currency – cash only.
Tuvalu is a very low lying country, with the highest point being only 4.6m above sea level.
Scientists estimate that by 2050 daily tides will submerge the main atoll of Funafuti, which is home to 60 per cent of Tuvalu’s population.
The Australian Government is allowing 280 visas per year from 2025 for Tuvaluans to migrate to Australia for future residency.
The Ceduna SACWA branch has donated $380 to the Rural Women in Action toward this project.
The month’s craft competition saw Claire Collins, Annette Moyse and Elaine Kloock all receive 10 points.
Clare received 10 points plus one in the bloom competition, followed by Elaine, Annette and Jenny Skinner.
