Welcome to YWCA
YWCA Australia is an evolving intersectional feminist organisation focused on working towards a future where gender equality is a reality for young women, women and people of marginalised genders. In order to achieve this vision, we have made young women’s leadership and women’s housing our priority for gender equity in Australia.
Our work
Housing
Nationwide
Providing nearly 150,000 nights of affordable accommodation for women each year.
Service Delivery
Nationwide
Programs for young women and women experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Cyber Feminists
Online Advocacy
Join the CBF, an online flash mob leading change on gender equality and intersectionality.
Featured news
Feminist Book Club: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Book choice by August MISSives guest editor, Apoorva Kallianpur From the eyes of a young Black woman, the audience are […]
Feminist of the Month: Christine Lagarde
Nominated by MISSives Guest Editor, Apoorva Kallianpur As a former lawyer, she is an advocate for removing the constitutional principles […]
Rental Stress and Housing Insecurity
You don’t need to be an economist to know the cost of living – especially the cost of housing – has skyrocketed in the last few years. Many Australians, especially young Australians, don’t just know about this increase; it’s having a serious impact on their lives.
