In 1984, at a meeting of the then 19 Western Australian clubs, it was established to form PAWA to help resolve the issues relating to the remoteness of WA clubs from the East Coast Probus headquarters in NSW.
PAWA became the first State Association in Australia and was formed as a separate entity from Probus South Pacific Limited with its own Constitution administered by a state management committee, similar to that of all Probus Clubs
The Probus Association of Western Australia Inc. (PAWA) assists Western Australian Probus Clubs to deliver the Probus promise of Fun, Friendship,Fellowship and intellectual stimulation to their members by working cooperatively with Probus South Pacific Limited and Rotary or Probus District Chairmen to:-
- Organise events for Probus members to come together to share information, to network and to promote greater Fun, Friendship and Fellowship
- Respond to Members’ questions with advice and guidance.
- Assist Members resolve issues and problems
- Provide WA Clubs with the WA Probus Club Directory, Outings List and Guest Speakers List
- Work directly with WA Rotary Clubs and Probus South Pacific to establish new Probus Clubs in WA.
- Work with Clubs and Probus South Pacific to promote Probus and seek new members for Clubs.
- Represent the interests of Western Australian Member Clubs.
Active retirees join Probus Clubs for the intellectual stimulation from listening to informed speakers, going on outings and getting together with other members for fellowship. Probus Clubs have monthly meetings with stimulating guest speakers. Clubs also organise special interest groups and a wide variety of outings and events.
New Clubs are created as required to cater for the needs of active retirees who want to keep their minds active, to expand their interests and to enjoy the fellowship of Probus friends.