Women Leading Change
Join our cause, become a member and help create real change for women, young women and girls in Australia.
Welcome to YWCA
YWCA Australia is our country’s leading feminist organisation. We’re a strong, united, proudly women-led organisation achieving real change through our advocacy and programs for women, young women and girls.
Our work
Housing
Nationwide
Providing nearly 150,000 nights of affordable accommodation for women each year.
Women of Worth
Northern Territory
WoW supports women in the justice system to positively re-engage with the community.
Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services
New South Wales
Court support, information and referrals for women impacted by domestic violence.
Featured news
Help us celebrate 140 years of the YWCA movement in Australia
We’re calling on all our YWCA members and supporters to help us celebrate 140 years of supporting young women, women and girls in Australia.
Celebrating our Volunteers!
All this week has been a celebration of those who give their time and energy in the hopes that they are making a difference. National Volunteer Week is all about acknowledging this wonderful people who give so generously and letting them know how grateful we are for them.
Four ways we can help prevent gender-based violence
What everyday actions can help prevent gender-based violence? Claire Tatyzo from YWCA Australia explores four key areas. First published on Women’s Agenda on 19 May 2020.
