Australian Federation of University Women

AFUW-Q is the Queensland association of AFUW, one of 66 member nations of the International Federation of University Women (IFUW) which has consultative status with the United Nations and its specialised agencies, including UNESCO and the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). AFUW thus has a direct voice through the IFUW on international matters of critical importance to the protection of human rights and the status of women and girls.

Background

In 1920, AFUW-Q it was established by women of vision, initiative and courage during the first years of peace after World War I, to promote peace through the education of women and girls.

In 1939-40, members formed a War Service Sub-Committee which, in conjunction with the Mothercraft Association, arranged classes in first aid and home nursing. Throughout the War years, AFUW-Q members also served hospitality to graduate refugees, from both Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

In 1965, AFUW-Q organised and hosted an IFUW conference which was attended by over 700 women from all over the world.

Fellowships and Bursaries

In the 1960s, AFUW-Q initiated an academic dress hire service which has resulted in long-term benefits for women graduates and students from all over the world. A Fellowship Fund, now known as the Fellowship Fund Branch Inc. of AFUW-Q (AFUW-Q-FFI) was established to distribute the funds raised by the service. From the funds raised, since 1972 the organisation has awarded more than 180 Fellowships to graduate women and to women re-entering tertiary study. For many years now, each year AFUW-Q has awarded one (1) three-year Fellowship valued at over A$ 21 000 per year for each of its three years, and six (6) one-year Fellowships, also valued at more than A$ 21 000.

Because, the Fellowships are so generous, they have become very popular with the result that more applications were received than members could examine. Thus, some years ago, applicants must either have studied at a Queensland University or to have an approved course of study at a Queensland university. Full List of recipients can be viewed at www.afuwqfellowships.com/recipients

One AFUW-Q 2007 Fellowship winner is writing the history of AFUW-Q as her Masters degree at The University of Queensland. When completed, a summary of it will be available on this site.

All AFUW-Q branches award bursaries to undergraduate women. See Fellowships, Bursaries & Scholarships page for details of Fellowships and Bursaries.

Mission

The Australian Federation of University Women - Qld is a branch of the Australian Federation of University Women - the voice of graduate women promoting the advancement of women worldwide and their equality of opportunity through initiatives in education, friendship and peace.

Aims of AFUW

to unite the associations of women graduates in Australia for the furtherance of their common interests and for affiliation with IFUW
to promote understanding and friendship among women of the world irrespective of their race, nationality, religion or political opinions
to encourage international cooperation
to further the development of education
to represent university women in international organisations
to encourage the full application of their knowledge and skills to the problems which arise at all levels of public life, whether national, regional or world-wide, and to encourage their participation in the solving of these problems

Brochure

For more information about AFUW-Q, download the 2 page Brochure Print it out & fold into 3.

AFUW-Q Constitution

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Focus

To identify and implement practical ways of ensuring gender equity at all levels of education, with special emphasis on supporting girls and women in accessing and completing higher education.

How Long Have You Been a Member?

AFUW-Q values your membership of AFUW-Q, another AFUW STA or another IFUW country, and would like to recognise it.

Please return this questionnaire regardless of your length of membership & level of participation.

Questionnaire

Annual General Meetings

Annual General Meetings of AFUW-Q Inc take place in September each year.

Membership

****** If you are a graduate from any university from any country, then you are eligible to join AFUW-Q *******

To join AFUW-Q Inc. for a printable application form or for a copy which can be filled in and submitted electronically.

*** Join now for membership which will be valid until 30 June 2009*** When you have completed the form, please post it with payment, or confirmation number if you paid by direct debit, to AFUW-Q, PO Box 6345, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia

If you are already a member, to renew your membership When you have completed the form, please post it with payment, or confirmation number if you paid by direct debit, to AFUW-Q, PO Box 6345, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia

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