Jade Nelson, founder of The Women’s Society, has been recognised for her contribution to reducing social isolation among women, receiving the Awards Australia Foundation Connecting Communities Award at the 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards. What began as a simple idea to help women feel less alone has grown into a movement of almost 5,000 women. Founded by Jade in 2022, The Women’s Society creates safe and welcoming opportunities for women to connect, build friendships and access c

At The Women’s Society, we know that real impact doesn’t happen alone, it happens through community. As a volunteer-led organisation, partnerships are vital in helping us grow our impact and continue supporting women across our region. With no major funding, The Women’s Society is continuously finding new ways to build a sustainable future. As our community grows, so does the need for support. This initiative allows us to keep showing up for the women who need it most. We’re

The Women’s Society Founder Jade Nelson was recently invited to attend a Parliamentary Reception at Queensland Parliament House, hosted by Minister for Women Fiona Simpson MP, in recognition of her contribution to the Women’s Economic Security and Wellbeing consultation. The consultation process is helping shape Queensland’s first dedicated strategy focused on women’s economic security and wellbeing, ensuring it reflects the lived experiences of women across the state — inclu