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President's Report
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The guest speaker at our most enjoyable annual Christmas Lunch on 2nd December, Andrew Macleod certainly had the members pondering his vision of Melbourne and the need for improved infrastructure. On presenting our usual small personal item gifts to the Mary Anderson Refuge for Women we learnt the Centre requires simple recipes for their mothers with children. NCWV immediately set about compiling such a recipe book which will be presented to the Refuge at the May Forum. 51th Anniversary of Australia Day’s Pioneer Women’s Memorial Ceremony was held on 19th January at the Pioneer Women’s Memorial Gardens of the King’s Domain. Our guest speaker, Carol Warren, CEO Home Economics, Victoria, President Elect International Federation for Home Economics (IFHE), Chair of IFHE’s 2012 World Congress( to be held in Melbourne in July) and Club Melbourne Ambassador gave a wonderful insight into the pioneering work of professionals working within Home Economics worldwide and alluded to her own pioneering work in this area. At the inaugural meeting of NCWV in 1902 Domestic Science/Home Economics professionals were represented and have stayed loyal ever since. To read Carol's address please click here. This was a perfect occasion to launch the idea of a new NCWV Recipe Book with recipes from all individual and organizational members, the idea has delighted members. (These recipes along with a photo of the dish must be in by mid-April). After the completion of Carol’s speech the Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Ms Susan Riley spoke on behalf of our event sponsor, Melbourne City Council. The ceremony was followed by a short service the Shine of Remembrance arranged by the Shine Governors and dedicated to all women who served in the two world wars, also seen as pioneers in their own right. Our first 2012 Council meeting was held on 2nd February where two new advisors in the areas of Aboriginal Engagement and Women & Employment & Economics were ratified along with a new member welcomed. We welcome our new women warmly. Preparation for the 101th Anniversary of International Women’s Day at Parliament House to be held on 5th March 2012 is well underway. Once again we will have Victoria’s exceptional young community leaders speaking at the event. Our organizational affiliates Legacy (Junior Public Speaking Award Finalist’s) and Girl Guides (Queen’s Guides) provide an empowering example for all students present. This year we are fortunate to have the Australian Children’s Choir singing, their voices will sound amazing in the Upper House Council Chambers. We have the State Minister for Health Hon. David Davis MLC opening the proceedings and the Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne will be attending. Preparation is underway within the standing committees for the May Forum. This year we concentrate on the “Year of the Cooperatives” This will be an opportune time to investigate the work carried out by voluntary organizations assisting those in need. The standing committees are currently looking at aspects of “trafficking of persons”, and “tax deductibility of child care” along with other issues which seem to arise constantly. Please make a point of contacting me should you have any issues you wish to discuss or improvements you see needed. | |
Mission Statement
National Council of Women of Victoria, NCWV, 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 women as to their rights and responsibilities as citizens and encourages their participation in all aspects of community life.
Goals
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.
2011 Theme
National Council of Women of Victoria Young People: Our Future
Executive Positions
Click here to view the Executive Positions for 2011 - 2012.
Who’s under our Umbrella?
National Council of Women of Victoria membership comprises organisations (affiliates), eligible organizations of women or men and women, and individual members approved by the Council.
>> List of organisations (affiliates)
Privacy Statement
Revised Commonwealth Privacy Laws are now in place and give you new rights in terms of personal information held by organisations, such as the right to access your personal information and correct it if needed. These Laws also state how organisations may collect, disclose and keep safe your personal information.
The National Council of Women of Victoria values and has always protected your privacy. Any personal information which NCWV keeps about you, such as your address, enables NCWV to conduct the business of Council and deliver and enhance the services we provide. NCWV recognises and supports your right to privacy in relation to this information and will continue to handle it with care and in accordance with legal requirements.
You can gain access to your personal information and advise the NCWV Secretariat at any time if that information is inaccurate or incomplete, on:
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