Affiliate Partner
Forum Communicators E-Forum Program Schedule 2021
Join NCWQ Affiliate Partner, ‘Forum’ for their Zoom E-Forum program schedule during 2021. Starts 1 March.
February 22, 2021
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The National Council of Women of Queensland Inc (NCWQ) is a non-party-political, non-sectarian, not-for-profit, umbrella organisation with broadly humanitarian and educational objectives.
It seeks to raise the awareness of members as to their rights and responsibilities as citizens and encourages their participation in all aspects of community life.
The National Council of Women of QLD (Inc) is affiliated with National Council of Women of Australia Ltd. and the International Council of Women. Our patron is His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland.
The National Council of Women of Qld Inc has been working for women in Queensland since 1905.
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Bursary Program
In conjunction with our Bursary partners, bursaries are awarded annually across a wide range of criteria to Queensland women.
Issues Reporting
NCWQ issues advisory team investigate and produce a diverse range of reports. The NCWQ is actively involved in many areas impacting the life of women.
Council Meetings
Thank you to attendees of our first Council meeting series for 2021
NCWQ hosted our first Council meeting series for 2021, welcoming Dr Beverley Rowbotham AO as our guest speaker. Thank you to all who attended, it was a huge success!
February 17, 2021
Advisers' Reports
NCWQ Arts EXTRA: AS Celebration of Authorship – Jane Smith
Music and memories make the magick that is Christmas! All along our borders and in our inland areas the songs and sounds and smells of Christmas emerge.
February 15, 2021
Advisers' Reports
NCWQ Education Report: February 2021
By Deslyn Taylor, NCWQ Education Advisor (photo credit: https://oshcstudents.com.au/australias-university-fee-overhaul-to-make-stem-courses-cheaper-than-arts/) STEM in Queensland STEM has been recognised in Queensland as an important area of Education and
February 8, 2021
Advisers' Reports
NCWQ Habitat Report: February 2021
Urban Design for Pandemics Paper #3. This paper focuses on lessons learned from a year of impacts from Coronavirus global pandemic and how cities have been at the centre of crises, cohesion and resilience.
February 8, 2021
Advisers' Reports
NCWQ Environment Report: February 2021
By Pat Pepper, NCWQ Environmental Adviser Renewable technology has advanced, helped by the support and funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). Security and
February 8, 2021
The NCWQ has an extensive network of partners and affiliates across the state.
The network of these organisations enables the sharing of information, effective communication and better support across all segments of our community.
See a list of NCWQ’s affiliates and partners across the state.
"Being a bursary recipient has not only given me financial support but also provided me a great networking opportunity and allowed me to return my confident, self-esteem to continue my journey."
Farhana Sharmin
2018 NCWQ Senator Claire Moore bursary
"I am most grateful to have received, in 2017, the Elements Living Bursary, sponsored by Chiou See Anderson, and the Forum Communicators bursary in 2018"
Madison Birthchnell
2018 Forum Communicators Bursary
"Being a bursary recipient has given me the confidence to extend myself further. It has not only supported my academic studies, but it helped my work as performing artist."
Leah Lever
2018 NCWQ Ipswich City Council bursary
We have two types of memberships – Affiliate and Associate.
Affiliate membership is open to any association of women, or men and women, whose constitution is consistent with that of The National Council of Women. Each such affiliated association may elect two voting delegates to the Council.
Associate Membership is open to an individual whose nomination is accepted by the Council. Associate members are represented on the Management Committee and have full voting rights at all General Meetings.
For more information on becoming a member, please visit here.
No. NCWQ has a focus on all in our society, from the young to the old. The NCWQ is actively involved in many areas impacting the life of women.
Our Advisers produce reports on matters including Ageing, Arts, Family, Children, Economics, Environment and Health.
We also have activities and support Young Women.
Yes, in conjunction with our Bursary partners, bursaries are awarded annually across a wide range of criteria. Find out more.
Yes. The NCWQ is actively involved in many areas impacting the life of women, across the whole of the state.
We also have extensive network of partners and affiliates throughout Queensland.
The network of these organisations enables the sharing of information, effective communication and better support across all segments of our community.
Yes. Our primary goals are:
Unite associates and societies of women, and of men and women, into an organisation for mutual counsel and cooperation.
Work for the empowerment of women and families and to promote equal status for women in law and fact.
Develop policies and responses on behalf of women on a state wide basis.
Act as a voice on issues and concerns of women at state and regional levels.
Link with the women of Australia and the International Council of Women through the National Council of Women of Australia and contribute to the implementation of their plans of action and policies.
1. Become a member.
2. Nominate to be part of the Management Committee or the panel of Advisers.
3. Attend NCWQ events and those of our affiliate organisations.
4. Refer issues affecting women to NCWQ.
2. Nominate to be part of the Management Committee or the panel of Advisers.
3. Attend NCWQ events and those of our affiliate organisations.
4. Refer issues affecting women to NCWQ.
president@ncwq.org.au
Get Involved. Contact the NCWQ President.