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.
APRC Newsletter June 2022
Dear NCWA members, supporters and friends, our regional colleagues, APRC has released their June 2022 newsletter, including a report and experiences at 36th ICW-CIF General Assembly. It is available as a pdf download.
ICW-CIF 36th General Assembly, France – Recap
The ICW 36th General Assembly was held in Avignon, France 16 – 21 May 2022. NCWA representatives were in attendance. It was a week rich in exchanges and new knowledge. Watch the Symposium recording.
Win 2 free tickets to the Share The Dignity Global Period Poverty Forum!
The NCWA would like to share this wonderful opportunity with our members, friends and supporters. Our network colleagues “Share The Dignity” are running a promotion until 28 May to win free tickets to their Global Period Poverty Forum.
APRC Newsletter March 2022
Dear NCWA members, supporters and friends, our regional colleagues, APRC has released their March 2022 newsletter. It is available as a pdf download.
HOUSING CRISIS: Call for proactive and strategic leadership led by the Commonwealth [ERA Media Release]
Media Release from our colleagues and Australia’s largest alliance of women’s organisations, the Equality Rights Alliance (ERA), calling for a major overhaul of the way housing and homelessness policy is developed and
delivered. Friday, March 18, 2022 – HOUSING CRISIS: Call for proactive and strategic leadership led by the Commonwealth. View and download the media release here.
Vale: Mrs Joan Elliston AM, President NCW NSW (1992-1995) and Honorary Life Vice President, NCW Australia
It is with great sadness that we report the passing on Saturday 12 March 2022, of NCW NSW esteemed member Mrs Joan Elliston AM. The funeral will be held 10am, Friday 25th March 2022 at St James’ Church,173 King Street, Sydney NSW 2000. The service will also be streamed live. With our sincere sympathy to her family, friends and colleagues.
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.
