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.
Asista Mentor Program
Victoria
A mentoring program for girls aged 12-18 in the child protection system
Cyber Feminists
Online Advocacy
Join the CBF, an online flash mob leading change on gender equality and intersectionality.
Featured news
YeS 2026 Design Stage Update
Thank you to those who’ve joined us during our member consultations so far to ask questions and give feedback on our new strategy and direction. As per the outline we provided at the launch of the YeS 2026 strategy, we have now moved out of the Ignite stage and into Design, which will run from June 2021 until March 2022 and will be your opportunity to help shape the future of the Y.
Meet our new Board Trainees
We would also like to introduce our two newest board directors, Claire and Laura, commencing in July. Meet them now!
YWCA CBF update – June MISSives
It’s a busy and exciting time for our Cyber Feminists (CBF)! Not a part of the CBF? Sign up now […]
