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The National Council of Women of Queensland Inc (NCWQ) is a non-party-political, non-sectarian, not-for-profit, umbrella organisation with broadly humanitarian and educational objectives.
It seeks to raise the awareness of members as to their rights and responsibilities as citizens and encourages their participation in all aspects of community life.
The National Council of Women of QLD (Inc) is affiliated with National Council of Women of Australia Ltd. and the International Council of Women. Our patron is His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland.
The National Council of Women of Qld Inc has been working for women in Queensland since 1905.
On 22 July 2021, NCWQ hosted our Empowerment session on financial wellness, presented by Rhiannan Smit from Shadforths Financial Group. Thank you to all who attended. We had a wonderful turnout, both in person and online! The feedback was fantastic, and everyone left with some great insights into their next steps in taking better control of their financial wellness.
The first WOW! (Women of the World) festival to be held in Cairns FNQ will open with a concert on Friday 6 August 2021. Read more from NCWQ Arts Adviser, Jennifer Ann Davies in the August 2021 Adviser’s report.
Team bursary is busily assessing the applications to determine the recipients in the 2021 NCWQ Bursary Program. Although this is hard work, we are always appreciative of being let into the lives of so many, as they share their dreams and aspirations. Results will be determined, with all applicants advised of the outcome, by mid-July. Presentations will be held Tuesday 3 August – stay tuned for your email to register to attend!
From 1 July 2021 the new membership year begins, and we will start sending out membership renewal invoices. Our process will be a bit different this year, so please keep an eye out on your spam folders to ensure the membership renewal email is not lost.
EVENT 22 JULY: Join NCWQ on Thursday 22 July for our next “Empowering Women Through Financial Independence” Empowerment Series 2021. This seminar’s topic Financial Wellness presented by Rhiannan Smit Rhiannan Smit, a Private Client Adviser of the Shadforth Financial Group Brisbane. Find out how to use money to find purpose and contentment. View details and book today.
EVENT 17 JULY: NCWQ affiliate partner, Soroptimist International Bayside, cordially invites you and your friends to attend a forum aiming to demystify Menopause. Leading professionals will consider the symptoms and impacts of Perimenopause, Menopause and Post Menopause on women and their families. The event will be held Saturday 17 July 2021 at the Redlands Sporting Club.
The NCWQ has an extensive network of partners and affiliates across the state.
The network of these organisations enables the sharing of information, effective communication and better support across all segments of our community.
See a list of NCWQ’s affiliates and partners across the state.
We have two types of memberships – Affiliate and Associate.
Affiliate membership is open to any association of women, or men and women, whose constitution is consistent with that of The National Council of Women. Each such affiliated association may elect two voting delegates to the Council.
Associate Membership is open to an individual whose nomination is accepted by the Council. Associate members are represented on the Management Committee and have full voting rights at all General Meetings.
For more information on becoming a member, please visit here.
No. NCWQ has a focus on all in our society, from the young to the old. The NCWQ is actively involved in many areas impacting the life of women.
Our Advisers produce reports on matters including Ageing, Arts, Family, Children, Economics, Environment and Health.
We also have activities and support Young Women.
Yes, in conjunction with our Bursary partners, bursaries are awarded annually across a wide range of criteria. Find out more.
Yes. The NCWQ is actively involved in many areas impacting the life of women, across the whole of the state.
We also have extensive network of partners and affiliates throughout Queensland.
The network of these organisations enables the sharing of information, effective communication and better support across all segments of our community.
Yes. Our primary goals are:
Unite associates and societies of women, and of men and women, into an organisation for mutual counsel and cooperation.
Work for the empowerment of women and families and to promote equal status for women in law and fact.
Develop policies and responses on behalf of women on a state wide basis.
Act as a voice on issues and concerns of women at state and regional levels.
Link with the women of Australia and the International Council of Women through the National Council of Women of Australia and contribute to the implementation of their plans of action and policies.
Get Involved. Contact the NCWQ President.
