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Notice if 123 AGM of National Council of Women of Victoria (NCWV)
Notice is hereby given of the 123rd AGM of National Council of Women of Victoria (NCWV) on Thursday 3 September at 12 noon; and we look forward to you joining us in person or by zoom on that day! Dated: 5 August 2026
We look forward to you nominating as a Committee Member or Standing Committee Member/Adviser for 2026/7 with NCWV by 5 pm Monday 31 August 2026.
See the following documents:
Proxy Form – returnable by 12 noon Wednesday 2 September 2026 (24 hours before the AGM) to the Returning Officer
Executive Committee Nomination Form – returnable by 5 pm Monday 31 August 2026 to the Returning Officer with BIO and signatures of proposer, seconder, and nominee (max 400 words)
Standing Committee Nomination Form – any NEW or ADDITIONAL Committee Member / Advisers – returnable by 5 pm Monday 31 August 2026 to the Returning Officer with BIO and signatures of seconder and nominee (max 400 words)
Individual Members and Delegate’s organisation must be financial members in 2025/26 to vote. Individual Members and Delegate’s organisation must be financial members in 2026/7 to nominate for the Committees.
In accordance with the NCWV Constitution [Rule 51 Nominations], nominations are called for ALL positions on the NCWV Executive Committee for the Year 2026-2027. You can use emails instead of written signatures for agreement of nominees, moving, seconding. All Nominations must be sent by email to the Returning Officer.
This year the Returning Officer is our Honorary Secretary Phoebe Swift who may be contacted by email.
The Agenda, Financial Statement of the Association for 2025/6, and Draft Minutes of the 2025 AGM, have been sent out. These documents are available on the NCWV website. You can now view the 123rd Annual Report for 2025/6 on our website.
The AGM will be followed by our Keynote Speakers on the topic of Dementia:
NCWV Health Adviser Professor Cassandra Szoeke on women’s healthy ageing and Dementia
Dr Kaele Stokes, Executive Director Services, Engagement and Research, Dementia Australia regarding the information, education and most importantly the services provided around Australia, to support people impacted by Dementia, their families and carers – to enable them to live as well as possible.
Guests: Presidents and members of Member Organisations, and Friends are most welcome to join the meeting. Refreshments will be available.
Best regards,
Elida Brereton,
President, National Council of Women of Victoria Inc.
The August edition of the NCWV Newsletter is now available.
PLEASE CONTACT NCWV FOR AN APPLICATION or RENEWAL FORM or CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINKS TO DOWNLOAD THE FORMS
>> 2026-2027 NCWV Individual Membership Application Form
>> 2026-2027 NCWV Individual Membership Renewal - Information Form and Fees
>> 2026-2027 NCWV Organisation Membership Application Form
>> 2026-2027 NCWV Organisation Member Renewal and Delegate Details Form
Email: [email protected]
Opportunities for Personal Development at NCWV
We have opportunities for personal development at NCWV. Click on the links below for more information
Click here to view the 2026 NCWV Annual Report.
Click here to read our statement regarding the violent attack at the Bondi Beach Hanukkah event.
The following newsletters are now available: August 2026, July 2026,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 |
Meenakshi Bhayani |
Assistant Hon. Treasurer |
Niti Bhargava |
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 |
Vacant |
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
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Meet others interested having a voice in women’s issues at local, state, federal and international levels
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Build your leadership and community advancement skills by participating in the running of our incorporated association
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Participate in the voting process at the Annual General Meeting
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Share your knowledge, skills & experience as a volunteer, speaker or mentor
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Enjoy member benefits, including newsletters, reports and special event rates
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Contribute financially to support our Civics and Citizenship program including the annual My Vote My Voice student event at the Parliament of Victoria
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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