Advocacy and policy development

YWCA Australia creates change by speaking out on behalf of Australian women and girls, their families and communities.

Together with our member associations, we work hard to bring issues affecting the lives of Australian women and girls, such as violence and economic security, to the attention of decision-makers like the Australian Government and state and territory governments.

Our advocacy work may involve writing submissions and letters to governments, appearing before government inquiries, lobbying parliamentarians and raising awareness in the community through our campaigns and events.

We also give policy advice to governments and support projects that take the issues of women in Australia to the United Nations (UN). We have expertise on a range of issues including international human rights laws, gender equality and body image.

Importantly, as well as raising awareness of issues affecting women and girls, we also offer solutions to bring about positive change.

Our policy platform

» Find out about our policy platform and priorities

Our policy work

» Find out about our recent policy submissions, letters and UN work

Our campaigns and events

» Find out about our campaigns and events