National Council of Women Victoria

The NCWA Mid-term National Conference, Canberra

Sunday June 28 th & Monday June 29 th ;
Venue: Museum of Democracy, Old Parliament House

NCWA Member cost: $225 Registration required

The Midterm Conference of the National Council of Women of Australia marks a significant point within our triennium - a time to reconnect, reflect, and reaffirm our shared purpose. Bringing together members from across the nation, this gathering provides an opportunity to strengthen relationships, share knowledge, and shape advocacy agenda for the years ahead. As a volunteer-led organisation, our strength lies in our work, and in the fellowship and camaraderie that sustain it. Through collaboration and dialogue, this conference centres members and affiliated organisations, so that many voices contribute to advancing the status of women in Australia.

Details in the June Newsletter.

SYLVIA GELMAN AM MBE BEQUEST

The Sylvia Gelman AM MBE Bequest is offering a limited number of grants to assist new members to NCWV to attend the NCWA Conference in Canberra 28th/29th June 2026. We are now able to confirm the grant is worth $800.00. This covers the registration fee of $225.00 with the extra to assist with accommodation and travel costs. Attendance at such meetings provides valuable insight into NCWA for Members.

To apply for a grant kindly contact Elisabeth Newman AM, Convener of the Sylvia Gelman AM MBE Bequest: send us an email

In keeping with Sylvia Gelman’s wishes preference is given to new Members to NCWV - a Delegate or Individual Member. It is with pleasure that the Members of the Committee of Management of the Sylvia Gelman AM MBE Bequest announce that Dr Rumbi Nyanhoto has received a grant to enable her to attend the NCWA Conference.

Elisabeth Newman AM, Convenor

Sylvia Gelman AM MBE Bequest

Committee of Management: Hean Bee Wee AM, Alex Jeffreys, Tracey Ahern, Ex-Officio Member and NCWV President Elida Brereton

May 27th 2026

 Sylvia Gelman AM MBE


PLEASE CONTACT NCWV FOR AN APPLICATION or RENEWAL FORM or CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINKS TO DOWNLOAD THE FORMS

>> 2025-2026 NCWV Individual Membership Application Form
 >> 2025-2026 NCWV Individual Membership Renewal - Information Form and Fees


>> 2025-2026 NCWV Organisation Membership Application Form
 >> 22025-2026 NCWV Organisation Member Renewal and Delegate Details Form

Email: [email protected]

Opportunities for Personal Development at NCWV

We have three opportunities for personal development at NCWV. Click on the links below for more information

Click here to view the 2025 NCWV Annual Report.

The June edition of the NCWV Newsletter is now available.

Click here to read our statement regarding the violent attack at the Bondi Beach Hanukkah event.

The following newsletters are now available: June 2026, May 2026, April 2026,March 2026,February 2026,December 2025,November 2025,October 2025,August 2025,July 2025, June 2025, May 2025, April 2025, March 2025, February 2025, December 2024, November 2024, October 2024, September 2024, August 2024, July 2024, June 2024, May 2024, April 2024

NWCV Annual General Meeting, September 4th

It was attended by 23 members in person and 10 by ZOOM.

Returning Officer: Elisabeth Newman informed the meeting that all of the nominations were provided in accordance with the rules, and there was only one nomination for each of the Committee positions. She therefore declared as elected the following:

President

Elida Brereton

Vice President

A June Anderson

Vice President

B Pam Hammond

Hon. Secretary

A Dr Julie Stevens

Hon. Secretary

B Phoebe Swift

Public Officer

Phoebe Swift

Hon. Treasurer

Emma Fu

Convenor Standing Committees

Robyn Byrne OAM

General Members

Ronniet Milliken, Dr Deborah Towns OAM, Guosheng Chen, Sarah Barnbrook, Hean Bee Wee AM

Standing Committees

Convenor Standing Committees

Robyn Byrne OAM

Status of Women

Coordinator

Robyn Byrne OAM

Adviser Implementation of Conventions

Robyn Byrne OAM

Adviser Legislation

Ronniet Milliken

Adviser Human Rights

Sarah Barnbrook

General Wellbeing

Coordinator

Prof Cassandra Szoeke

Adviser Health

Prof Cassandra Szoeke

Adviser Nutrition

Maggie Baron

Adviser Environment

Pam Robinson AM

Sustainable Development

Coordinator

Dr Deborah Towns OAM

Adviser Women and Employment

Dr Deborah Towns OAM

Adviser Rural and Regional Women

Christine Rippon

Adviser Consumer Affairs

Robyn Byrne OAM

Adviser Economics

Emma Fu

Communications

Coordinator

Sarah Barnbrook

Adviser Education

Pam Hammond

Adviser Arts and Letters

Robyn Byrne OAM

Adviser ICT, Social Media & Mass Media

Sarah Barnbrook

Adviser Music

Vacant

Social Issues

Coordinator

Dr Yee Man Louie

Adviser Child and Family

Dr Rumbi Nyanhoto

Adviser Youth

Sarah Barnbrook

Adviser Multicultural Affairs

June Anderson

Adviser Ageing

Vacant

NCWV Note: Representative Committee Members

Individual Members Representative

Sheila Byard OAM

Geelong Branch Representative

Nonie Crozier

Young NCWV Representative

Vacant

Membership

Membership means you can

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.

Theme

NCWV has adopted the International Council of Women (ICW-CIF) Theme: “Transforming Society through the Empowerment of Women”

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)



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