Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland, and Professor Nimmo hosted a community walk through the Fernberg Estate bushland, in partnership with Health and Wellbeing Queensland on 8 September 2022 to promote healthy
NCWQ Health Report by Dr Kathryn Mainstone, NCWQ Health Adviser. Dr Mainstoine discusses why she does not support home births under any circumstance.
NCWQ Environment Report By Pat Pepper, NCWQ Environmental Adviser. This report focusses on aspects of the recently released State of the Environment Report, which are pertinent to Queensland. The situation is dire in many aspects. However, the Queensland Government in partnerships with community groups and landowners has an ongoing commitment for improvement and there are several new initiatives. Though, if Australia is to meet its targets more needs to be done.
NCWQ would like to share an open invitation from our Affiliate member ZONTA CLUB for interested women living or working or studying in Queensland or Northern NSW, to submit an application for the Zonta Advancement Grant (valued at $1,000 each) to improve the status of women. Please share within your networks.
By Deslyn Taylor, NCWQ Education Advisor. The focus of this report is on Mathematics and STEM. There is a major problem with Mathematics Education in Australia. There are differences of opinions about the causes and possible solutions.
Please enjoy the last posting from NCWQ Arts Adviser, Jennifer Ann Davies with the July – August Art Adviser’s report. Motto: ‘Do unto others as ye would that they should do to you.’
The ICW 36th General Assembly was held in Avignon, France 16 – 21 May 2022. The following is the record of the General Assembly Resolutions.
NCWQ is sharing this Statement on the Overturning of Roe vs Wade in the United States of America Supreme Court. from our national affiliate, NCWA. The NCWA is devastated and saddened by the overturning of Roe vs Wade by the US Supreme Court. This decision affects the constitutional right to access safe termination of pregnancy, and may lead to dire repercussions and limitations for women accessing safe healthcare. View and download the media release here.
The merry month of May has been full of adventures, hard work, surprises, beautiful art, live performances, refreshing music and Friendship! from NCWQ Arts Adviser, Jennifer Ann Davies in the May – June 2022 Art Adviser’s report.