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
What is gender-based violence and what does it look like in Australia?
Gender-based violence is the globally-recognised term for harmful acts directed toward an individual based on their gender. In the Australian media, you’re more likely […]
5 reasons men should hate the patriarchy too
So why should men get on board with hating the patriarchy too? It shortens men’s lives Conforming to masculine norms […]
Locked Down with Domestic Violence
Content warning: Discussions of domestic violence Written by Emily Unity I survived domestic violence during COVID-19. For me, the phrases “stay at home” and “travel […]
