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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.
The National Council of Women of Qld Inc has been working for women in Queensland since 1905.
Our patron is Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young PSM, Governor of Queensland
Enjoy your holiday Music, Reading, Events and Family Celebrations! Season’s Greetings to All from NCWQ Arts Adviser, Jennifer Ann Davies in the December 2021 Art Adviser’s report.
NCWQ President, Ms Chiou See Anderson provides an update for 2021 including a warm welcome to our new patron, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young PSM, Governor of Queensland and introduces the 2021-2022 NCWQ Management Committee.
EVENT RECAP: On 25 November 2021, NCWQ hosted our final Empowerment session for the year, inviting back three of our past presenters to wrap up our series. Caroline Snow, NCWQ’s vice president, hosted a panel discussion on how women can gain an understanding and start (or continue) their journey to financial independence. In this session, we discussed what financial independence looks like, and how to start those conversations. Since this was our last event for the year, we would like to thank our members and friends who have come along and made this a great year for NCWQ.
The application dates for the 2022 NCWQ Bursary Program have been released. Additionally, Team Bursary are seeking new members to assist with coordination and selection. Team Bursary is a group about 30 strong, comprising coordinators and selection panellists. If you are interested in an inspiring time, we would love you to join our team.
The Department of Justice and Attorney General, through their Office for Women, has been a supporter of the NCWQ Bursary Program for a number of years. Four bursaries were sponsored in the 2021 NCWQ Bursary Program. Helena Franco was the recipient of the Office of Women (Leadership) Bursary. Helena is now studying at Harvard Medical School and she has kindly provided an update on her move to the USA and her studies.
The National Council of Women of Queensland would like to thank all members and friends for attending the 2021 President’s Lunch at the Tattersall’s Club, 10 November. A special thank you to our guest speaker, Amanda Camm MP for Whitsunday, Shadow Minister for Women’s Economic Security, Shadow Minister for Child Protection and Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence.
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.
1. Become a member.
2. Nominate to be part of the Management Committee or the panel of Advisers.
3. Attend NCWQ events and those of our affiliate organisations.
4. Refer issues affecting women to NCWQ.
Get Involved. Contact the NCWQ President.
