Our group is one of five forming the Australian-New Zealand Federation of the Sisters of St Joseph. 

These groups are
        Perthville, NSW
        New Zealand
        Goulburn, NSW
        Lochinvar, NSW
        Tasmania
 
Each of these groups was founded from Perthville, and until 1962 had functioned as totally autonomous groups with little contact with one another.
 
The formation of the Federation, while protecting that autonomy, brought about many material and psychological benefits.
 
Since 1962, our group has shared in
        Federation Missions in Papua-New Guinea
        Formation and education programmes
        Shared consultation and experience

The most recent Federation meeting was held in Goulburn NSW from 15 to 17 April 2009.  This photo shows the participants from each of the five branches gathered before leaving. 
The newly elected officers are Sr Noeline Quinane Goulburn, President; Sr Mary Comer Perthville, Vice-President; and Sr Jo Brady Tasmania, Treasurer.