Join us and become a member

Bring your passion for gender equality to support YWCA Australia, as we work to ensure all women in Australia have access to a safe, secure and affordable home. Together, we can remove the barriers that stand in the way of women’s housing security.  

YWCA Australia provides free membership to anyone who wants to join.  

About YWCA Australia 

YWCA Australia works with women, gender diverse people and their families so they live in safe, secure and affordable homes and can build the future they want.  

Our services, housing and leadership pathways provide tailored, individual support to our clients, residents and tenants to stabilise their current situation, strengthen their capacity to access and remain housed and progress their goals for their future. 

Our advocacy  pushes for and demands systemic change as we speak up for an Australia where all women live in safe, secure and affordable homes. We provide pathways for young women and women who have experienced insecure housing to lead change for current and future generations.  

Member Communities  

As a member, you can choose how you engage with us. If you are looking for opportunities to be involved with YWCA and work with us to drive social change, there are two active member communities you can join to support our work and connect with other like-minded YWCA members. These are:  

If you don’t have time to be actively involved right now, all members can stay connected with our work, apply for YWCA Member Opportunities and exercise their member rights, through our Member Portal.   

Joining YWCA today means having a say in the future of our organisation, and what membership means into the future. 

As a YWCA member, you are bound by our YWCA Australia Constitution and YWCA Australia Member Policy