News Archive - YWCA Australia

Meet our 2024-25 Board Trainees

Jul 24

As we come into the new financial year, would like to introduce our two newest board trainees, Zodie and Linda, commencing in July.

YWCA Australia Wraps Up Life Changing Encore Program

Jul 24

In line with our revised strategy outlined in YeS 2026, YWCA has made the difficult decision to no longer offer the Encore Program and has wrapped up all existing Encore programs.

Coercive Control Legislation Events in Southern NSW

Jun 24

Our Domestic and Family Violence teams in Nowra and Bowral recently hosted a Coercive Control Forum with local police, legal services and other local support services to improve the collective understanding of upcoming legislation changes and what it means for frontline services.

Meet Alannah

Jun 24

Meet YWCA Resident Alannah, who is settled into her new YWCA property after experiencing hardship.

Song Hotel Sydney relaunches offering a new city stay to feel good about

May 24

Australia’s first profit-for-purpose hotel reopens with a new-look and even greater purpose.

More gender-responsive measures needed to complement housing boost

May 24

While YWCA Australia welcomes measures in the 2024-25 Federal Budget to deliver more housing, we urge the government to do more to achieve gender equality across the entire housing spectrum.

All-woman crew building affordable housing for SA women impacted by violence

Mar 24

A $15.7 million affordable housing development led by women for women is reaching new heights in the heart of Adelaide.

YWCA Australia commends the National Strategy for Gender Equality but calls for action on housing

Mar 24

YWCA Australia commends the Albanese Government on the release of Working for Women: A Strategy for Gender Equality; an important step towards a more gender equal Australia.

YWCA Australia welcomes new research on Gendered Housing Matters

Feb 24

YWCA Australia welcomes new research released today from the Australian Housing Urban Research Institute (AHURI) “Gendered Housing Matters” which reinforces the pressing need for gender-responsive housing and homelessness solutions.

YWCA Australia welcomes Homes for Queenslanders announcement

Feb 24

YWCA Australia, experts in gender responsive housing, congratulate the Miles Government on the Homes for Queenslanders Plan.

YWCA announces housing boost for women in Bendigo

Jan 24

YWCA is excited to announce we have received Development Consent to build 35 high-quality homes for women and their families in the Bendigo community with our Burnayi Lurnayi project.

Y Connect: 2023 in review

Dec 23

YWCA’s Y Connect program, aims to empower women and gender diverse people living with a disability to progress their professional networks and employment aspirations.

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