Affiliate: Any association of women, or men and women, whose constitution is consistent with that of The National Council of Women. Each such affiliated association may elect two voting delegates to the Council.
Associate: An individual whose nomination is accepted by the Council. Associate members are represented on the Management Committee and have full voting rights at all General Meetings.
Members of affiliated organisations and associations and Associates are welcome at all general meetings and functions of the Council.
The Council of affiliated organisations and associations gives a stronger voice to women on issues of common concern, to inform and encourage discussion among women, to formulate policies and to make submissions to government and other bodies.
Affiliated Organisations cover a wide range of interests:
Family, social, political, professional, church, service, ethnic, health, urban and rural