YWCA Australia.

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Thu, 29/04/2010

Journey to Gender Equality: From WomenSpeak to Equality Rights Alliance: Since 2001 WomenSpeak has been a national non government network of women's organisations and women’s advocates supporting and strengthening the voices of many different women and advocating for gender equality. In May 2010, WomenSpeak will be relaunched as the Equality Rights Alliance.

Wed, 21/04/2010

All women are entitled to live in safety and security. The theme for this year's World YWCA Day on 24 April 2010 is 'Women Creating a Safe World'. To mark World YWCA Day, World YWCA President, Susan Brennan, and World YWCA General Secretary, Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, have released a video message.

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24 April 2010 is World YWCA Day

Mon, 01/03/2010

World YWCA Day is celebrated on 24 April each year, and is an opportunity for YWCAs around the world to celebrate women's leadership and our unique history. Find out about World YWCA Day events in Australia.

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Parents' voices

Sun, 28/02/2010

Parents' voices: A short film where parents speak out about their experiences with out of school hours care and vacation care. This film was produced by WomenSpeak, a network of Australian women's advocates. YWCA Australia coordinates the WomenSpeak network.

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Welcome

YWCA Australia is the national association for YWCAs in Australia.

The YWCA is a global network of women leading social and economic change in over 120 countries and reaching 25 million people worldwide.

Through our member associations, we offer a range of programs aimed at developing women’s leadership, supporting women and girls, their families and communities at critical times in their lives, and promoting gender equality.

YWCAs provide programs and services to more than a quarter of a million people in over 270 sites each year throughout rural, regional and metropolitan Australia.

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2010 federal election

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Join YWCA

Interested in joining the YWCA? Find your local association in your state.
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Donate

You can help make a difference. Your donation will help us in our work improving the lives of women and girls, their families and communities. » Read more.

YWCA encore

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ywca encore is a free eight-week program for women who have experienced breast cancer. To find out more, visit the ywca encore website

Finding help

Find contact numbers for urgent assistance in Australia » Read more