About NCWSA

NCWSA was founded in 1902, by the inaugural Vice President Catherine Helen Spence. Today our Patron-in-Chief is Her Excellency, the Hon Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia. NCWSA represents a range of women’s organisations and is a State constituent Council of the National Council of Women Australia and the International Council of Women.​

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As a member organisation we spend time advocating for and influencing decisions within political, economic and social institutions. Every day our volunteers work to make a positive impact and change.​

AIMS AND OBJECTS 

To promote the interests of women to educate and to secure their proper recognition in the community.​

 To educate and uplift the outlook of the community on the status of women.​  

To represent the interests of women in general before Parliament and local governing authorities.​

To provide a bond of union between women’s organisations and a means of coordinated expression for the organisations affiliated with NCWSA.​​

HOW WE WORK

Our Standing Committees and Advisers work in these 5 areas. They investigate, advocate for and report on their specialised areas of concern.

STATUS OF WOMEN:

Human Rights, Legislation and Implementation of Conventions

International Relations and Peace ​

WOMEN'S WELL-BEING:

Health, Nutrition and Well Being

Environment and Habitat

WOMEN'S SOCIAL ISSUES:

Ageing, Disability and Mental Health

Child Youth and Family Migration and Aboriginal and First Nations Affairs

WOMEN'S SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT:

Rural, Regional and Remote Women

Economics, Employment and Consumer Affairs  

WOMEN IN COMMUNICATION:

Media

Arts, Letters and Music

Education​

NCWSA also has a Social Justice Group and a Housing Sustainability Sub-Committee.

At National Council of Women SA, we believe that every voice matters. If you want to add your voice to our advocacy actions, get in touch and apply to become a member. ​To enquire about becoming a member and lending your support and voice to progress the advancement of women and girls in South Australia and beyond, click below.