By Val Cocksedge Most of the burden of disease due to poor nutrition in Australia is associated with excess intake of energy-dense and relatively nutrient-poor foods high in energy, saturated fat, added or refined sugars
By Beryl J Spencer NCWQ Health Adviser According to the World Health Organisation, “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Therefore, when
By Beryl Spencer, NCWQ State Coordinator Rural and Remote Women Adviser From drought to flooding rain and back again. It is a cycle of life and weather in this wonderful and ever changing Nation of
By Alison Lingard NCWQ Music Adviser As we now commence another year in the Council, I would like to wish you all a Happy New year and may it bring many new facets for you
By Kirsty Levis NCWQ Youth Adviser Youth Week 2014 (http://www.qld.gov.au/youth/be-involved-have-your-say/youth-week/) National Youth Week 2014 will be held from Friday 4 April to Sunday 13 April and the theme is: Our Voice. Our Impact. Youth Week
By Georgina Pickers NCWQ Human Rights Adviser Human Rights groups and the Australian Human Rights Commission headed by Professor Gillian Triggs, has called for an a second inquiry as to why 1000 children are being
By Georgina Pickers NCWQ International Relations and Peace Adviser Australia gained the annual Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) from Russia in 2013. Significantly Queensland’s capital Brisbane will host the 2014 G20 Summit in
Jennifer Ann DaviesNCWQ Arts & Letters Adviser NCWQ ARTS & LETTERS ADVISER REPORT – February 2014 A very Happy New Year to Everyone! This is becoming, I believe, an era in which Women are not