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International Women’s Day Statement IWD2024

International Women’s Day 2024 – Statement from President Chiou See Anderson. Today, as we celebrate International Women’s Day, I welcome and comment on three important

ICW CIF declaration from the executive

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Declaration ICW-CIF Executive Committee Meeting Manila, 6-9 November 2023

The following declaration was made by the members of the International Council of Women, at the 6-9 November 2023, participating in the ICW-CIF Executive Committee Meeting.

Attendees at the NCWA 2023 conference

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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 Gallagher released the last WEET report

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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.

Yvette Kinkade, President National Council of Women of NSW

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NCWA Congratulates Yvette Kinkade, the New President of NCWNSW.

NCWA Congratulates Yvette Kinkade, the New NCWNSW President and welcomes the new Executive team. We congratulate Yvette Kinkade on her election as the newly

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NCWV welcomes a new President and Committee

NCWA welcomes Elida Brereton into her role as the newly elected President of NCWV. “I am honoured to follow in the steps of fabulous past

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National Council of Women of Australia

2 weeks ago

This important work by YWCA Canberra aims to address the chronic undersupply of family-sized homes and emergency accommodation.With the support of the Australian Government's Department of Social Services, YWCA Canberra will soon add to the city's undersupply of family-sized homes available for emergency accommodation. Two new homes will be established, offering respite for mothers and children escaping violence. The $1.6 million grant is a call to action. It's a step towards providing more than just a roof - it's about building secure, supportive communities for women who are fleeing violence. Dr Tulika Saxena, Director of YWCA Canberra's Violence Prevention and DV Response Service at YWCA Canberra says the funding is "a drop in the ocean" of the need for safe housing, but it's a positive step. buff.ly/3XZuBT8 ... See MoreSee Less

National Council of Women of Australia

2 weeks ago

"A spokesperson for the Victorian government said the state was "leading the nation with its work to end family violence"."More than $3.8 billion [has been] invested since the Royal Commission into Family Violence, more than every other state and territory combined," the spokesperson said."This includes millions of dollars to deliver system-wide changes to keep victim-survivors safe, including a suite of responses to keep perpetrators accountable and responsible for stopping their violence."But we know there is more work to be done. Efforts to stop violence before it starts are key and that's why we are investing in a range of initiatives including behaviour change programs for men as well as working with boys and men in education, sports, and community settings." ... See MoreSee Less

National Council of Women of Australia

2 weeks ago

"Employers could be sued for disability discrimination if they fail to make “reasonable adjustments” for women going through menopause under new guidance issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) on Thursday, amid concern over the number of women leaving their jobs due to symptoms.If the symptoms have a long term and substantial impact on a woman’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities they may be considered a disability, the EHRC say.Under the Equality Act 2010, an employer will be under a legal obligation to make reasonable adjustments and to not discriminate against workers.The guidance also states that workers experiencing symptoms may be protected against less favourable treatment related to their menopause symptoms on the grounds of age and sex." ... See MoreSee Less

National Council of Women of Australia

2 weeks ago

"No country in the world affords women the same opportunities as men in the workforce, according to a new report from the World Bank, which found the global gender gap was far wider than previously thought" ... See MoreSee Less

National Council of Women of Australia

2 weeks ago

"So far, 40 women have been employed by Mettle Women Inc., which claims 91 per cent of participants are now in stable accommodation.Eighty-two per cent of the alumni remain in stable employment one to three years after completing the six-month program." ... See MoreSee Less

National Council of Women of Australia

2 months ago

Congratulations, Margaret Findlater-Smith OAM, former NCWA President and current Board Member who has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for service to women's affairs in a range of organisations.amp.abc.net.au/article/103937284 ... See MoreSee Less

National Council of Women of Australia

3 months ago

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National Council of Women of Australia

3 months ago

"Women are less likely to get the correct diagnosis, less likely to have the right investigations, like an angiogram, and then less likely to be on the right treatment." ... See MoreSee Less

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