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Dear NCWV Members, Delegates and Friends,
Women's Health Survey – invitation to participate – closes 25 September 2026 – see link below or in Newsletter
NCWV is conducting a Women's Health Survey – the Australian Senate has set up a Select Committee on Women’s Health and NCWV is preparing a submission.
Your input will help us understand women’s experiences of healthcare, barriers to care, and priorities for reform. The survey is voluntary and you can skip any question. It is not exhaustive with only ten quick questions about your health care. Your responses will be deidentified in any reporting and must not name individuals, services or institutions. There is an option to recommend other areas that we should be looking at given this survey is constrained to current call. Please respond by 25 September.
Council Meeting: 1 October 2026 by Zoom! Australian Findings on the State of the World’s Fathers Report
At the NCWV Council Meeting on 1 October we will explore the Australian Findings in relation to the State of the World’s Fathers Report. The purpose of the Australian component of the study is to document what caregiving looks like in Australian families – and what needs to change. The findings of this summary report (and those of the full report) offer a comprehensive evidence base to guide policy, practice, and public discourse on fathering and caregiving in Australia. See the State of the World’s Fathers Report.
In the September Newsletter:
Gender Equality Advocates remembered: This month we recall the untiring advocacy for equality and women’s reproductive rights of Gloria Steinem the Editor of Ms. We have the music of ‘9 to 5’ ringing in our ears again following the death of Dolly Parton. We reflect on the role of journalism, Art and humour in encouraging culture change!
Read about Australia’s First Female Parliamentarians in the tale ‘A loo of one’s own’ by Eleri Harris.
Thanks to an Australian legend it is Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week across Australia. Visit Jean Hailes | Driving better health for women in Australia.
The MVMV Report shares the views of students from 13 secondary schools on: How AI Affects Your Education.
Read about Dementia: Dr Kaele Stokes, Executive Director Services, Engagement and Research, Dementia Australia presented at the AGM on this topic – and the services provided around Australia, to support people impacted by Dementia, their families and carers – to enable them to live as well as possible.
AMA Gold Medal winning NCWV Health Adviser Professor Cassandra Szoeke graciously offered to speak about Dementia and Women’s Healthy Ageing on another occasion – we will keep you posted.
The September 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
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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: September 2026, 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 |
Ronniet Milliken |
Vice President |
A Robyn Byrne OAM |
Vice President |
B Sarah Barnbrook |
Hon. Secretary |
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Hon. Secretary |
B Phoebe Swift |
Public Officer |
Meenakshi Bhayani |
Hon. Treasurer |
Meenakshi Bhayani |
Assistant Hon. Treasurer |
Niti Bhargava |
Convenor Standing Committees |
Sarah Barnbrook |
General Members |
June Anderson, Asha Chintapalli, Guosheng Chen, Pam Hammond, Dr Julie Stevens, Dr Deborah Towns OAM, Hean Bee Wee AM |
Standing Committees
Convenor Standing Committees |
Sarah Barnbrook |
Status of Women
Coordinator |
Sarah Barnbrook |
Adviser Implementation of Conventions |
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Adviser Legislation |
Ronniet Milliken |
Adviser Human Rights |
Sarah Barnbrook |
General Wellbeing
Coordinator |
Julie Stevens |
Adviser Health |
Prof Cassandra Szoeke |
Adviser Nutrition |
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Adviser Environment |
Sustainable Development
Coordinator |
Dr Deborah Towns OAM |
Adviser Women and Employment |
Dr Deborah Towns OAM, Niti Bhargava |
Adviser Rural and Regional Women |
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Adviser Consumer Affairs |
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Adviser Economics |
Niti Bhargava |
Communications
Coordinator |
Sarah Barnbrook |
Adviser Education |
Elida Brereton / Pam Hammond |
Adviser Arts and Letters |
Elida Brereton |
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 |
Niti Bhargava |
Adviser Ageing |
Vacant |
NCWV Note: Representative Committee Members
Individual Members Representative |
Pam Hammond |
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)
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the place now called Victoria, and all First Peoples living and working on this land. We celebrate the history and contemporary creativity of the world’s oldest living culture and pay respect to Elders — past, present and future.
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