World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is 15th June so as to raise community awareness around the world. As a representative of Older People Speak Out (OPSO), TOGETHER WITH Roz Young (another member of OPSO), I
By Marjorie Voss OAM As the proud recipient of an OAM within the Australian honours system I have noted that in Queensland there appears to be a smaller percentage of women as against men who
Rebecca Clapperton, a past student, contacted Nanango State High School to ask if she could address the current Year 12’s. Her intent was to help support and promote the school’s programs on “Building Aspirations and
By Georgina Pickers In Australia, especially Queensland we depend on the state government to supply cost effective energy and drinkable water. NCWQ’s long interest in Consumer Affairs matters made it especially important to participate in
By Noela O’Donnell, NCWQ Past President Since 2009 NCWQ has offered bursaries to Queensland women to assist with their educational expenses. Funds for these bursaries are raised from an annual morning tea and fashion parade.
By Pat Pepper NCWQ Environment Adviser A range of environmental issues were researched and reported on during the year. The threats to Great Barrier Reef and global warming remain major issues. Advocacy was undertaken on
By Marjorie Voss OAM NCWQ Child & Family Adviser Child abuse is nothing new and we trust the Authorities to look after the children who are at risk. However in the latest episode of Child Abuse
By Pat Pepper NCWQ Environment Adviser Update on Great Barrier Reef (GBR): Hundreds of comprehensive in-water surveys to assess coral mortality have been conducted Reef-wide since the beginning of March by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
By Jennifer Ann DAVIES Arts and Letters Adviser NEW WAYS OF THINKING? Global and National concerns pervading grassroots, socio-political and economic problems, fears and issues are explored in a recent article ‘IS FREE TRADE BAD