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Submit Your Bursary Application Now - CLOSES TODAY Monday 23 May 2022 - Calling Female Students!
2022-05-23 | Queensland
Applications for the 2022 NCWQ Bursary Program are OPEN (as at Monday 4 April 2022) and will CLOSE Monday 23 May 2022.
Calling Female Students
With 36 bursaries on offer, you or someone you know may be eligible.
Application is made through an online process, paper-based form available on request.
Full details about the bursary program are available on our 2022 Bursary Program section, where you can check your eligibility and apply online.
Selections will be finalised by the end of June, with the presentation details to be confirmed, but expected to be towards the end of July.

How to Apply
The applications process is online, although there is a print-based form available on request.
Search for a suitable Bursary here >>

More Information

For further general information about the Bursary Program:
Please contact Kathy Cavanagh, NCWQ Bursary Program Manager
at bursaries@ncwq.org.au, call 0407 117 378 or send a query here.

About the Bursary Program
Established in 1905, the National Council of Women of Queensland Inc. (NCWQ) continues to represent the voice of thousands of women through its affiliated organisations and individual membership.
The bursary program, since its commencement in 2009, indicates the strong commitment of NCWQ to equality of opportunity for all women, especially in offering assistance to Queensland female students as they pursue their chosen pathway of study.
The 2022 program, through NCWQ and its sponsors, offers a range of bursaries, to assist Queensland women with their educational expenses. Most bursaries are valued between $1,000 to $1,500 each.

ICW 36th General Assembly, Avignon, France
2022-05-16 - 2022-05-21 | Avignon, France, Avignon, France
The 36th International Council of Women (ICW) General Assembly (GA) will be held May 16th to 21st, 2022 in Avignon, France. The deadline for early-bird registration is March 15. Please see following for the registration form, provisional agenda and information for hotel reservation and discount code for Air France.

Agenda
View the Provisional Agenda (838kb pdf)

Registration
Please download the Registration Form (37kb MS Word document), complete and return to ICW.

Important Information
View the Transportation and Hotel Information (814kb pdf)
View the Air France / KLM Flight Discount Information (313kb pdf)

Women in Leadership - Sports Management - Event Invitation
2022-05-05 17:45 - 19:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Morningside Panthers Australian Football Club, 4 Oak Street, Hawthorne, Qld
The National Council of Women of Queensland Inc welcome you to attend the first of our series discussing non-traditional pathways. In this series, we look to share and discuss alternative careers for women in our society.
For our first session, we have invited a panel of three successful sports management CEOs to give us their insights into female leadership in sport – Breeanna Brock (CEO of Brisbane Lions AFLW), Kate Davies (CEO of Netball QLD and the QLD Firebirds), and Alison Lyons (CEO of Hockey QLD).

About
Our panel will discuss various issues in sports management and leadership, including why there is a minority of women in senior leadership positions in the sports industry and what can be done to encourage and support more females into these roles.
All profits from this event will go to supporting Ukrainian women in QLD (see further details on this below).
Date: Thursday, 5 May 2022
Time: 5:45pm for a 6:15pm start, finish at 7:30pm
Venue: Morningside Panthers Australian Football Club, 4 Oak Street, Hawthorne
Cost: $25 includes tea/coffee and a snack on arrival.
RSVP: 3 May 2022

Book
Tickets are on sale via Humantix

About the Speakers
Breeanna Brock (CEO of Brisbane Lions AFLW)
Breeanna Brock was the first female CEO to be appointed in the AFL. In her nine -year tenure in female football, she has cemented Queensland’s reputation as one of the powerhouse states for women’s AFL.
By establishing the Brisbane Lions inaugural women’s team, who won the AFLW Premiership in 2021, Breeanna has created a full playing pathway for the women and girls of Queensland. With access to this elite, high performing environment, females are no longer forced to abandon a game they love due to lack of professional opportunity.
Awarded the AFL Football Woman of the Year award in 2018, Breeanna’s work is slowly dismantling age-old thinking around female representation in sport, to create a more level, gender-balanced, playing field. “In my current role, I am able to combine my passion for AFL with helping women to achieve equality and success – both on and off the sports field.”

Alison Lyons (CEO of Hockey QLD)
Alison was appointed the Chief Executive Officer of Hockey Queensland in September 2019. She has 15 years working in the sports industry both in Australia and overseas. Before moving back to Queensland she spent 7 years with Gymnastics Victoria and in that time progressed her career from Participation Coordinator to General Manager then on to the CEO role at HQ. Alison is the deputy Chair of Qsport and has held a previous board position with Softball Victoria.
Alison is a mentor in the Women Sport Australia mentoring program and is passionate about advocating for more women in leadership positions. Alison grew up in Far North Queensland but has spent much of her adult life travelling, she is excited to be back in Queensland especially with the 2032 Olympics on the horizon.

Kate Davies (CEO of Netball QLD and the QLD Firebirds)
In January Kate Davies was appointed Chief Executive Officer, Netball Queensland and the Queensland Firebirds. She is particularly looking forward to making a contribution to the Firebirds,
considered to be one of the most iconic sporting teams in Queensland.
Davies has extensive experience across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, including Senior Executive roles with local and state government, Cricket Australia and Queensland Cricket.

Moderator
Ronda Nix OAM
The Moderator for the evening will be Ronda Nix, NCWQ Committee Member and Bursary Coordinator for the Queensland Government Office for Women Bursaries.
A former sports administrator and sports official, Ronda was awarded an OAM in The Order of Australia in 2013 for her service to hockey

Proceeds to Support Ukrainian women in QLD
All profits from this event will go to supporting Ukrainian women in QLD through Ukrainian Community of QLD.
The UCQ Inc Ukraine Crisis and Humanitarian Assistance Council is raising funds to be able to provide urgent care and to meet specific needs for Ukrainian refugees, such as specialist medical treatment, crisis accommodation, disability equipment and foods etc.
This is especially important whilst Ukrainian refugees do not currently have medical access, education access and the right to work as they arrive to Australia.
For more information, refer to their website.
Extra donations for this cause can also be made via the booking link (not tax deductible), or visit their website directly.

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Bursary Program 2022 Applications Opens Monday 4 April - Close 23 May 2022
2022-04-04 - 2022-05-23 | Queensland
Applications for the 2022 NCWQ Bursary program will be open from Monday 4 April (closes Monday 23 May 2022)
Specific details of the bursaries on offer are now finalised, with details being posted on the website this Monday 4 April.

How to Apply
The applications process is online, although there is a print-based form available on request.
Selections will be finalised by the end of June, with the presentation details to be confirmed, but expected to be towards the end of July.

More Information
Full details about the bursary program will be available on the NCWQ Bursary 2022 page, where you can check your eligibility and apply online.
Applications details including links to the online submission for each bursary will be posted 4 April 2022.

For further general information about the Bursary Program:
Please contact Kathy Cavanagh, NCWQ Bursary Program Manager
at bursaries@ncwq.org.au or send a query here.

About the Bursary Program
Established in 1905, the National Council of Women of Queensland Inc. (NCWQ) continues to represent the voice of thousands of women through its affiliated organisations and individual membership.
The bursary program, since its commencement in 2009, indicates the strong commitment of NCWQ to equality of opportunity for all women, especially in offering assistance to Queensland female students as they pursue their chosen pathway of study.
The 2022 program, through NCWQ and its sponsors, offers a range of bursaries, to assist Queensland women with their educational expenses. Most bursaries are valued between $1,000 to $1,500 each.

The Betrayal of Anne Frank - A Discussion on the Cold Case Investigation
2022-04-03 09:30 - 12:00 | Elements Village, 224 Dennis Rd,, Springwood, Qld, 4217, Australia
The National Council of Women of Queensland hosts 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.

About
On the 4th August 1944, Anne Frank, along with her parents, Otto and Edith, sister Margot, Otto’s friends Hermann and Auguste van Pels, their son, Peter and a dentist named Fritz Pfeffer were discovered and arrested by the Nazis and taken to a concentration camp. That day marked the end of twenty-five months of onderduiken for these 8 people. For almost 75 years, the question of who betrayed the Frank family had never been decisively answered.
Five years ago, first a retired FBI agent and later on a Queensland detective who was working for the International Criminal Court in The Hague, joined the investigative team in Amsterdam to uncover who the betrayal is.
Read Former Queensland homicide detective played key role on team searching for who betrayed Anne Frank’s family to the Nazis – ABC News
Date: Sunday, 3 April 2022
Time: 9:30am for 10am start
Guest Speaker: Brendan Rook, Betrayal of Anne Frank Investigator
Cost: $20 per person; Students $15 per person. Includes brunch. Drinks available for purchase.
Flyer: Download the flyer (pdf)

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About the Guest Speaker – Brendan Rook
Betrayal of Anne Frank Investigator

Brendan Rook entered the world of law enforcement at the age of 17 and currently has over 35 years experience in criminal investigation and law enforcement at State, National and International levels. Investigations range from sex crimes, fraud, arson and serial homicides to the most serious crimes of international concern including genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Brendan has also conducted investigations outside of the public service arena, which include an investigation ‘The Betrayal of Anne Frank’ for Dutch Producer Thijs Bayens (2018-2020) resulting in a publication of the same name. Brendan is currently involved in other investigative activities.

International Women's Day 2022 - "Women’s economic security through non-traditional pathways"
2022-03-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Elements Village, 224 Dennis Rd,, Springwood, Qld, 4217, Australia
The National Council of Women of Queensland, in collaboration with Soroptimist International Logan Inc would like to invite you to our joint International Women’s Day.
Date: Thursday, 10 March 2022
Time: 6:30pm for 7:00pm start
Guest Speaker: Senator Amanda Stoker, Assistant Minister for Women
Cost: $30 per person; Students $20 per person
Includes dinner. Drinks available for purchase.

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Support
Proceeds from this event will help fund NCWQ and Soroptimist International Logan Inc bursaries so that we can continue to assist and encourage girls and women to further their education to secure their futures.

About the Guest Speaker – Senator Amanda Stoker
Assistant Minister for Women
In December 2020, Amanda was appointed as the Assistant Minister to the Attorney-General. In March 2021 she was also appointed Assistant Minister for Industrial Relations, as well as the Assistant Minister for Women.
Amanda joined the Liberal Party at the age of 19. She has spent over a decade growing in the party and giving voice to her convictions. She is motivated by the desire to see Australia return to a country of opportunity based on centre- right values.
As a Brisbane based member of the Liberal National Party, Amanda sits in the Liberal Party room in Canberra. Amanda is on the Economics, Finance and Public Administration, Public Works, Future Work and Regulations and Ordinances Senate Committees, as well as the Joint Standing Committee on the recognition of Indigenous people in the Australian Constitution and the Select Committee on Charity Fundraising.

#IamRemarkable Online Workshop for International Women's Day 2022
2022-03-09 12:00 - 13:30 | Online / Zoom
We invite you to celebrate International Women’s Day with us!
This year’s theme is #BreakTheBias, a commitment that is central to the #IamRemarkable movement. #IamRemarkable is a global Google initiative that strives to empower everyone, particularly women and underrepresented groups, to express their achievements in the workplace and beyond.
We know that gender, race, age, ability, and other identity-based stereotypes can impact perception about a person’s competence and ability. This leads to implicit biases we may not even be aware – let’s take action.

About the Workshop
We are inviting all NCWQ members to an exclusive #IamRemarkable workshop, held by Saalihah Seedat (Consultant Clinical Pharmacist and Personal Development Coach) in celebration of International Women’s Day on March 9 from 12-1:30pm.
#IamRemarkable workshops have had measurable impact, where after participating:
82% feel more confident
89% are more active in self-promotion
49% achieve job or career growth
Don’t miss this opportunity to foster the skills in self-promotion you need to cultivate your networks and chase that next opportunity.
This event is FREE, but registrations are essential, so book your place.
Host: Saalihah Seedat, Accredited My Health for Life Facilitator, Consultant Clinical Pharmacist
Date: 12pm – 1.30pm Wednesday 9 March 2022
Price: FREE for NCWQ members and affiliate organisations.
Venue: Online via Zoom (details will be sent to registered participants)
Who can attend? This program is an exclusive offer open to all NCWQ members and affiliate organisations. If you wish to join NCWQ, we welcome new membership applications. NCWQ membership starts at $24 per year. You can apply here.

Register Today!
Registration is essential. Please register today for this free event.

Further Information
Contact: Email events@ncwq.org.au

About the Presenter
Saalihah Seedat
Consultant Clinical Pharmacist, Certified My Health for Life Facilitator, Accredited Mental Health First Aider, Personal Development Coach, Mentor (B.Pharm, MPS, AACPA, Dip. Leadership, Coaching & Mentoring), NCWQ Committee member
Saalihah Seedat is a Consultant Clinical Pharmacist, social entrepreneur, philanthropist and mentor who is passionate about leadership, social issues and making a difference in people’s lives.
A mom of 3, Saalihah strikes a work-life balance between working as a Consultant Pharmacist conducting medication reviews in the community sector, a part-time Clinical Pharmacist in private hospital practice and as a My health for life Facilitator.
Along with her passion for inspiring and motivating individuals as a personal development and wellbeing specialist, Saalihah is a highly skilled social innovator of change. She says that she owes her success and achievements to her supportive husband who has been her biggest cheerleader since they migrated to Australia in 2002 from Southern Africa.
Saalihah has undertaken voluntary roles with the various Share the Dignity initiatives, Skilling Queenslanders for work programs, and also in the organising of Breast Cancer fundraising events for the Crescents of Brisbane.
Saalihah has sponsored a NCWQ bursary for an Emerging Female Leader from a culturally and linguistically diverse background (2019/2020) and has undertaken the role of Mentor to the National Council of Young Women of Qld.
Saalihah has also received the following achievements and accolades:

Profiled as part of the global Celebrating Women initiative in 2017
Finalist in the 2018 Access Community Services Ltd Qld Women in Leadership award
Finalist in 2019 Pharmaceutical Society of Australia Bowl Of Hygea Qld Pharmacist of the Year Award
City Of Logan 2020 Australia Day Awards, Citizen of the Year Finalist
Finalist in 2020 The 25th International Women’s Day Festival (Gold Coast) Leadership in Community Sector Award
Blackmores Mercie Whellan Women+Wellbeing Awards Finalist 2021

Cooking and experimenting with different cuisines stirs her soul and she adores stimulating conversation. Saalihah is currently pursuing a Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy Aged Care through Monash University. She strongly believes that ‘Knowledge is Power’ and by sharing knowledge we can contribute to a more connected, empowered and united community

10th Annual SIMNI IWD Be Inspired Forum and IWD Award presentation
2022-03-06 13:00 - 2022-03-11 15:30 | North Lakes Hotel, Australia
NCWQ would like to share an open invitation from our Affiliate member, Soroptimist International Moreton North Inc. (SIMNI) to attend their 10th Annual SIMNI IWD Be Inspired Forum and IWD Award presentations at the North Lakes Hotel 6 March 2022.

About the Event
Dear NCWQ,>SIMNI extends a warm invitation to join us as we celebrate our 10th Annual SIMNI IWD Be Inspired Forum and IWD Award presentations.
The venue is the North Lakes Hotel 22 Lakeside Drive at 1pm – 3.30pm
High Tea and Refreshments @$39 – discount for tables of 8.
Our Be Inspired Forum is a Q & A In Conversation Panel of Keynote Speakers including:

Larissa Waters, Queensland Senator
Rochelle Courtenay-Gilbert CEO & Founder Share the Dignity
Jodie Shipway Deputy Major Moreton Bay Regional Council,
Ali France Disability Advocate, Candidate for Dickson Federal Electorate

They will be sharing their insights and their experiences to enable participants to gain a better understanding of how we can engage in the political processes around decision-making that impact on our lives.
Most importantly we will be focused on #BreakTheBias, The Qld Womens Week theme “Keep Making Noise” and the UN Theme Changing Climates—Equality today for a sustainable tomorrow.
Please share this invitation within your networks and if you are able to come – we would love to see you.
Namaste
Chris Knight
SIMNI President 2021-2022

Tickets / Book
Please book here.

More Information

Plus a Date Claimer!!
Special SIMNI Zoom Meeting on Tuesday 8th March 7.30pm with SIMNI Member Adele Rice AM on the work that she has been involved in supporting refugees, asylum seekers and migrant women and children.

'My Health For Life’ Lifestyle Modification Program
2022-02-09 | Online / Zoom
Why not start the new year working towards living a healthier life?
NCWQ Members and Affiliate Organisations have an exclusive opportunity to participate in My Health for Life – a free lifestyle modification program delivered online, designed to help eligible participants improve their health and reduce their risk of developing chronic disease.
It takes a fresh, personalised approach to help people move past the barriers that stand in the way of making healthy choices and positive lifestyle change.
This exclusive program will be held by Saalihah Seedat, Accredited My Health for Life Facilitator (Consultant Clinical Pharmacist) commencing in February 2022.

About the Program
My Health for Life is a free lifestyle modification program delivered online, designed to help eligible participants improve their health and reduce their risk of developing chronic disease. The State Government has invested in the health of Queenslanders through funding the My health for life program, developed and delivered by the Healthier Queensland Alliance (collaboration between Heart Foundation, Stroke Foundation, Diabetes QLD, Primary Health Care Networks).
The program aims to prevent the development of chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke in Queenslanders. It takes a fresh, personalised approach to help people move past the barriers that stand in the way of making healthy choices and positive lifestyle change.
Host: Saalihah Seedat, Accredited My Health for Life Facilitator (Consultant Clinical Pharmacist)
Date: Commencing Feb 2022 (one hour weekly for a total of 10 sessions OR 2 hours fortnightly for a total of 5 sessions)
Price: FREE for NCWQ members and affiliate organisations.
Venue: Online via Zoom (details will be sent to registered participants)
Who can attend? This program is an exclusive offer open to all NCWQ members and affiliate organisations. If you wish to join NCWQ, we welcome new membership applications. NCWQ membership starts at $24 per year. You can apply here.

Exclusive NCWQ Offer
This online program will be exclusive to NCWQ members and affiliate organisations.

Further Information
For expressions of interest: Email events@ncwq.org.au or Call 0404 296 297.
More information: visit www.myhealthforlife.com.au
Please download the Information Flyer (1mb pdf) for further details.

About the Accredited My Health for Life Facilitator
Saalihah Seedat
Consultant Clinical Pharmacist, Certified My Health for Life Facilitator, Accredited Mental Health First Aider, Personal Development Coach, Mentor
(B.Pharm, MPS, AACPA, Dip. Leadership, Coaching & Mentoring), NCWQ Committee member

Saalihah Seedat is a Consultant Clinical Pharmacist, social entrepreneur, philanthropist and mentor who is passionate about leadership, social issues and making a difference in people’s lives.
A mom of 3, Saalihah strikes a work-life balance between working as a Consultant Pharmacist conducting medication reviews in the community sector, a part-time Clinical Pharmacist in private hospital practice and as a My health for life Facilitator.
Along with her passion for inspiring and motivating individuals as a personal development and wellbeing specialist, Saalihah is a highly skilled social innovator of change. She says that she owes her success and achievements to her supportive husband who has been her biggest cheerleader since they migrated to Australia in 2002 from Southern Africa.
Saalihah has undertaken voluntary roles with the various Share the Dignity initiatives, Skilling Queenslanders for work programs, and also in the organising of Breast Cancer fundraising events for the Crescents of Brisbane.
Saalihah has sponsored a NCWQ bursary for an Emerging Female Leader from a culturally and linguistically diverse background (2019/2020) and has undertaken the role of Mentor to the National Council of Young Women of Qld.
Saalihah has also received the following achievements and accolades:

Profiled as part of the global Celebrating Women initiative in 2017
Finalist in the 2018 Access Community Services Ltd Qld Women in Leadership award
Finalist in 2019 Pharmaceutical Society of Australia Bowl Of Hygea Qld Pharmacist of the Year Award
City Of Logan 2020 Australia Day Awards, Citizen of the Year Finalist
Finalist in 2020 The 25th International Women’s Day Festival (Gold Coast) Leadership in Community Sector Award
Blackmores Mercie Whellan Women+Wellbeing Awards Finalist 2021

Cooking and experimenting with different cuisines stirs her soul and she adores stimulating conversation. Saalihah is currently pursuing a Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy Aged Care through Monash University. She strongly believes that ‘Knowledge is Power’ and by sharing knowledge we can contribute to a more connected, empowered and united community
