Parents Without Partners was founded in 1957 in New York City by two single parents: Jim Egleson, a non-custodial parent, and Jacqueline Bernard, a custodial parent. As concerned parents they felt isolated from society because of their marital status, and decided to form a mutual support organization. Later, media attention brought enquiries from all over America and beyond. In Australia PWP was founded, with official approval and license of the Parent Body, at a public meeting held in Melbourne on 21st October 1967. After PWP spread to NSW and Queensland, a National committee was formed in 1971. The organisation now has member Associations in all states. The National Committee, elected at the Annual National Conference, is the governing body of the organisation and exercises the overall administration in the affairs and properties of the organisation. | 
