In this report, Dr Donnell Davis shares gems from local experience, federal budget & disability standards for housing, resident climate action, findings from the CSW65 conference, UN Secretary General speech on cities for positive transformation, Women’s roles in climate responsive cities (Action Aid), Using lessons from Covid Cities for accelerating action for climate-sensitive-cities and more,
COVID Vaccination in Australia by Dr Kathryn Mainstone, NCWQ Medical Adviser. Should I have the AstraZeneca vaccination in Australia? Ultimately, it comes down to risk.
UPDATED: NCWQ Call To Action due by 30 June 2021 – 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. Please write by 30 June 2021.
The ATO has recently released a Tax inVoice podcast episode on Super for Women. The episode features Assistant Commissioner Sonia Corsini, with Mariam Mohammad from Money Girl, discussing an equal financial future for women in regards to the Australian superannuation system.
Join NCWQ on Wednesday 19 May for our next “Empowering Women Through Financial Independence” Empowerment Series 2021. This seminar’s topic Tax Tips & Tricks presented by Ramona McGregor of Pilot Partners. View details and book today.
Linguist and philosopher, NOAM CHOMSKY, said that postmodernism is meaningless because it adds nothing to analytical or empirical knowledge. Read more from NCWQ Arts Adviser, Jennifer Ann Davies in the April – May 2021 Adviser’s report.
This year the Commission on the Status of Women (UN CSW63) has a theme that extends to inclusive infrastructure. Because we comprise half the population, women should have a say in the
decisions for a vital and responsive living environment appropriate for women, children, elders, and vulnerable communities.
Judith Parker AM was the NCWA President 2000-2003 and many of the current National Council of Women members would remember her. Judith passed recently and on behalf of the NCWQ, we would like to pass on our condolences to Judith’s family and friends, and we share with you all this story about Judith.
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.
Congratulations to Kathy! NCWQ Bursary Coordinator recognised with Senior Volunteer Award received from The Order of Australia Association, Queensland Branch.
