Australian Women Pilots' Association

The Australian Women Pilots' Association (AWPA) was founded on 16 September 1950 by Australian aviation pioneer, Nancy-Bird Walton.

The AWPA is organised at the national Australian and state levels. The association supports the interests of female pilots. Any female pilot, or pilot in training can become a member. The association advocates for equal treatment and pay for female pilots, and has a financial support program for the training and further education of individual pilots, including a Lady Casey Scholarship. The Nancy-Bird Walton Memorial Trophy is awarded for "the most noteworthy contribution to aviation by a woman of Australasia".

Its members hold a national annual conference, as well as an annual general meeting.

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