EVENT 31 OCT: NCWQ affiliate partner, ESA (Redcliffe Branch), cordially invites you and your friends to attend their “Summer Splendour Fashion Parade & High Tea”, Sunday 31 October 2021 at the North Lakes Sports Club. Fashions are by Michelle K Boutique and the day includes Sales, Lucky Door Prize, Raffles & more.
The National Council of Women of Queensland held their 13th Bursary Presentation at the heritage listed Old Museum Building on the 6th Oct. We are delighted that NCWQ’s Patron, His Excellency, the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC CVO, Governor of Queensland was able to join us and the bursary sponsors in awarding 35 worthy bursary recipients.
“It’s a PHOENIX,” said Ginie, “to remind us all beautiful things can be reborn of ashes!” Read more from NCWQ Arts Adviser, Jennifer Ann Davies in the October – November 2021 Art Adviser’s report.
EVENT 26 NOV: On Friday 26 November 2021, the Queensland Government will proudly host the 2021 White Ribbon Day Breakfast, to help end domestic and family violence. The breakfast will be held from 7am to 9am at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane.
EVENT CANCELLED: Please be advised that this year’s NCWQ Christmas Party has unfortunately been cancelled due to COVID and the rescheduling of various events. We invite you however, to please join us at the President’s Lunch 10 November as we recap the year that was.
EVENT POSTPONED: Please be advised that the NCWA Triennial Conference originally scheduled for 25-26 November has unfortunately been postponed due to COVID. A new date will be posted in due course.
EVENT 10 NOV: Join us on Wednesday 10 November for our (rescheduled) NCWQ President’s Lunch to be held at The Tattersall Club, Brisbane. NCWQ President, Ms Chiou See Anderson will be joined by special guest speaker, Senator Amanda Stoker at this not to be missed event. Please RSVP by 1 November 2021. We look forward to seeing you there.
On 23 September 2021, NCWQ hosted our Empowerment session on planning for tomorrow, presented by Jade Duncan from Clinton Mohr Lawyers. Thank you to all who attended. With all the stories we heard about how it can go wrong, one message was loud and clear: planning is key! Proper preparation can help minimise fights and problems coming up down the track, or help ensure your loved ones are well looked after.
Emeritus Prof Mary Mahoney AO recently passed after a short illness. On behalf of the NCWQ, we would like to pass on our condolences to Dr Mahoney’s family and friends, and we share with you this article, originally published on the University of Queensland. NCWQ and the Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS), celebrated her enormous contribution to the advancement of women in medicine and advocacy for women in leadership in happier pre-pandemic times in 2019 at the NCWQ Bursary High Tea for the QMWS 90th anniversary.
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