Women & Change Grants Launch 2026

Women and Change will reach a milestone this year of donating $1 million to charities supporting vulnerable Queenslanders.

You are invited to join us for the launch of the 2026 grant round on Monday May 11 2026.

The event will hosted on the Green Deck, Parliament house by the Women and Change Committee courtesy of Hon Deborah (Deb) Frecklington, Attorney-General, Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity and Member for Nanango.

Interested applicants can hear details on how to apply for these funds. Anyone with a high impact project or initiative that will help vulnerable Queenslanders should attend.

It is also the best place to learn how to give alongside like-minded women to harness the power of collective giving. This group of Queensland women have changed lives through giving collectively and in November 2026, W&C will have donated over $1 million across 12 years collected through $1000 and $500 donations.

All donated funds are granted in the same year with 100% passed on to charities voted on by members.

Event details:

Tickets: $60 per person. Enjoy multiple grazing stations with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available at a cash bar. Please advise dietary requirements when purchasing your ticket.

Time: 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start – finishing at 9pm. Please allow time to be processed through security in the Parliamentary Annexe.

Date: Monday, 11 May 2026

Address: The Green Deck, Parliamentary Annexe, 18 Alice Street, Cnr of William & Alice Street, Brisbane CBD

Entry information: You will be required to sign in with security using a photo ID e.g. Drivers licence, A Digital licence is accepted.

Dress code: Business casual

Paid parking: 

1. Limited paid parking is available at QUT Gardens Point Campus, 2 George St. Entry after 6pm is $5 an hour. Please note arrivals before 6pm are more expensive.

2. For cars <1.8m, the nearest paid parking (350m away) is Wilson Parking,126 Margaret St, Brisbane. $20 after 5pm–please book online for best prices.

3. Limited street parking.

Public Transport:

1. Parliament house is 10-minute walk from the Brisbane CBD. 

2. City Cat QUT Gardens Point in the closest ferry terminal.

3. The free ‘City Loop’ council bus service which circles the CBD has a stop on George Street, near the intersection with Alice Street, across the road from Parliament House.