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NCWA Media Release
News

NCWA position on the overturning of Roe vs Wade [Media Release]

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.

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Arts Report May - June 2022
Advisers' Reports

NCWQ Arts Report: May-June 2022

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.

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Education Adviser's Report May 2022
Advisers' Reports

NCWQ Education Report: May 2022

By Deslyn Taylor, NCWQ Education Advisor. The focus of this report is on Girls and STEM and announcement of the 2021 judges award winner of the “Women in STEM” prize to Chloe Yap.

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NCWQ Environment Report May 2022
Advisers' Reports

NCWQ Environment Report: May 2022

NCWQ Environment Report By Pat Pepper, NCWQ Environmental Adviser. In this report (May 2022), marine plastic debris is revisited, and removal and remedial measures investigated. Removal of floating plastic from ocean garbage patches and from rivers which researchers calculated had a high probability of entering the oceans were considered together with the ocean currents which could distribute the debris to the gyres.

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Health Adviser's Report May 2022
Advisers' Reports

NCWQ Health Advisor Report: May 2022

NCWQ Health Report – Long COVID by Dr Kathryn Mainstone, NCWQ Health Adviser. With Australia now having one of the highest rates of COVID rates in the world, it will not be long before GPs see increasing numbers of long COVID patients presenting to them.

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NCWQ Management committee member, Saalihah Seedat graduated on 28 March 2022 at Monash University Melbourne with a postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy (Aged Care
News

NCWQ Committee Member Saalihah Seedat receives postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy (Aged Care)

NCWQ Management committee member and Consultant Clinical Pharmacist Saalihah Seedat graduated on 28 March 2022 at Monash University Melbourne with a postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy (Aged Care). The Monash University Pharmacy Faculty has been ranked the top #1 Pharmacy school in the world (2022). Mrs Seedat said that she hopes to use her skills and vast knowledge to pioneer a new career pathway for pharmacists commencing 2023.  Congratulations on your achievement Saalihah!

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Brendan Rook presenting The Betrayal of Anne Frank – A Discussion on the Cold Case Investigation
Events

The Betrayal of Anne Frank – A Discussion on the Cold Case Investigation [Event Recap]

Thank you to everyone who joined us on 3 April 2022, as NCWQ hosted former Queensland detective (who was then working for the International Criminal Court in The Hague), Mr Brendan Rook, for an engaging discussion on the The Betrayal of Anne Frank, Cold Case Investigation. The session was truly informing and enlightening. Attendee Bridget Cullen , GAICD shared her recap of the event on LinkedIn. We’ve included Bridget’s article here. Thank you Bridget for the summary, and a huge thank you to Brendan who donated a lot of his personal time in the investigation and putting together the presentation.

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Queensland Women's Strategy 2022-27
News

New Queensland Women’s Strategy 2022-27 (Qld Govt)

For your information, The Queensland Government announces the release of the new Queensland Women’s Strategy 2022-27. The primary focus of the Queensland Women’s Strategy 2022-27 is to strengthen women’s economic security. Access the full strategy document and watch the video here.

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International Women’s Day 2022 - Amanda Stoker presenting
Events

IWD 2022 [Event Recap]

#iwd2022 – Thank you to everyone who joined us on 10 March 2022, as NCWQ and Soroptimist International Logan Inc hosted a joint International Women’s Day evening. What a gorgeous evening, a night we spent mingling with our members and friends, and highlighting some important topics. A huge thank you to our guest speaker, Senator Amanda Stoker, Assistant Minister for Women. View the highlights.

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