NCWA 2023 Conference – Removing the Gender Divide [Recap & Photos]
The NCWA AGM and Conference ‘Removing the Gender Divide’ including delegates from NCW Constituent Councils from all Australian States was recenbtly held at HC Combes Centre, Kirribilli, (Tuesday, 17th of October 2023). A Reception was also held at Admiralty House on Tuesday evening hosted by the NCWA Patron, Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley.
Senator The Hon Katy Gallagher Releases the Women Economic and Equality Taskforce Report
I had the privilege of being an inaugural member of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s Women Economic and Equality Taskforce (WEET). Today, Senator Gallagher released the last WEET report that was finalised and submitted to her on 23 August 2023.
ICW-CIF 36th General Assembly, France – Resolutions
The ICW 36th General Assembly was held in Avignon, France 16 – 21 May 2022. The following is the record of the General Assembly Resolutions.
NCWA position on the overturning of Roe vs Wade [Media Release]
NCWA Statement on the Overturning of Roe vs Wade in the United States of America Supreme Court. The NCWA is devastated and saddened by the overturning of Roe vs Wade by the US Supreme Court. This decision affects the constitutional right to access safe termination of pregnancy, and may lead to dire repercussions and limitations for women accessing safe healthcare. View and download the media release here.
National Council of Women SA Documentary – Flinders University Film Makers Final Cut – Community Voices Program
NCWSA has released a fabulous four minute documentary that seeks to honour each and every member organisation and individual member who joined NCWSA over the past 120 years and thus supported, believed in and inspired them over their long history. The documentary was possible through the Community Voices Program, that partnered Flinders filmmaking students and community organisations in the production of short documentaries and online video ads that recruit, promote and celebrate volunteers in South Australia. Watch the video.
Respectable Radicals. A history of the National Council of Women of Australian 1896 – 2006
PUBLICATION: “Respectable Radicals: A history of the National Council of Women of Australian 1896 – 2006” By Marian Quartly and Judith Smart tells the story of mainstream feminism in Australia, of the long struggle for equality at home and at work, which is still far from achieved.
45 years on: What now in Contraceptives?
PUBLICATION: Knowledge is choice. Contraceptive options range widely – from the natural rhythm method, to male vasectomy and the latest non-daily methods of hormonal injections and implants. It is vital that information is available for women to make informed choices regarding all possible methods – if they wish.
FINDING SOLUTIONS Triennial Conference Report
PUBLICATION: This is the report of the National Council of Women Australia (NCWA) triennial conference, held 17,18,19 October 2018. The NCWA is a national non-government umbrella organisation and our vision is equity and security for all. NCWA has celebrated 120 years of operation and is a member of International Council of Women (ICW), the world’s oldest international women’s organisation, and the Asia Pacific Regional Council of ICW.
