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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.
From our Women of Note series, we share with you Zina Cumbrae Stewart’s (NCWQ Past President) connection to the women of Queensland, including her committee contribution in the 1920s to marriage and divorce laws.
Harmony Day is a day to celebrate multiculturalism and the richness it brings to the Australian way of life. This year, we feature some of our members and share their views on what harmony day means to them.
The countdown is on! Applications for the NCWQ Bursary Program will open on Monday 12 April 2021.
Join us Thursday 22 April for a discussion session with you, our members, as to how we can seize this moment, to work with our elected leaders, to chart a new course for the future. Guest speaker includes Amanda Camm, Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence.
Congratulations to Kathy! NCWQ Bursary Coordinator recognised with Senior Volunteer Award received from The Order of Australia Association, Queensland Branch.
NCWQ Call To Action – We are asking all members, supporters and friends of NCWQ to help us make a difference together. Our aim is to raise awareness of endometriosis and advocate for the State and Federal Governments to form a partnership to support and fund ongoing education for all girls in Queensland.
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.
