One of the greatest misconceptions about the Combined Pensioners and Superannuants’ Association (CPSA) is that it is only an organisation for retirees.

That is the message from the Dubbo CPSA branch, which meets monthly at the Dubbo RSL.

“We are here for anyone who receives a pension of any kind, as well as those who are retired,” said branch secretary Barbara O’Brien.

The local branch is part of bigger organisation that has 22,000 members across NSW, making it a strong advocacy group for people on pensions or relying on self-funded retirement. Since 1931, the non-profit, apolitical, membership-based association has aimed to improve the standard of living and wellbeing of its constituents.

“Our mission is to promote the rights, dignity and well-being of pensioners, superannuants, retirees and all other people on low incomes,” the organisation states on its website.

“We do this by acting as an informed and representative voice of people on low incomes; helping to equip them with the information and skills they need to take part in decision-making and to act as their own advocates; and by promoting understanding in the broader community about the needs, views and aspirations of people on low incomes,” the website states.

“The CPSA is a wonderful advocacy group,” Barbara added.

With about a dozen active members, the local branch wants the community to know it is here and ready to welcome them should anyone who is retired or on a pension want to join them.

The group has recently lost a few elderly members, nonagenarians who have either passed away, become too infirm to be able to attend meetings, or moved away, Barbara said.

The Dubbo CPSA members expressed appreciation to the Dubbo RSL for its support providing a safe and accessible meeting place for its members.

Last month, the group welcomed Donna Falconer from local children’s charity Country Hope as its guest speaker.

If you would like to know more about the Dubbo branch, contact the CPSA via its website or the Dubbo RSL.