News Archive - YWCA Australia

Gender-responsive housing the way to tackle rising rates of homelessness 

Aug 25

This Homelessness Week, national women’s housing and homelessness specialist, YWCA Australia, is calling for gender responsive housing design to be adopted as a positive action to tackle rising rates of homelessness.

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Song Hotel wins Redeveloped/Refurbished Property of the Year

Jul 25

The NSW Accommodation Awards were held last night, with Song Hotel declared winner of the Redeveloped/Refurbished Property of the Year category.

YWCA Australia Delivers New Social Homes for Wodonga Community

Jul 25

A $2.6 million community housing development in Wodonga that will provide safe and secure homes for women has been officially opened yesterday by YWCA Australia.

Young women lead conversation at National Youth Leadership and Policy Summit

Jun 25

YWCA’s Young Women’s Council lead the conversation at a powerful weekend of policy work with senior political leaders.

Farewell and thank you to outgoing Board President Helen Conway

May 25

In the coming week, we farewell our outgoing YWCA Australia Board President, Helen Conway and want to take this moment to thank Helen for her huge contribution to the Y.

Lived Experience Advocates meet with Minister Cahill

May 25

Last month, a number of our Amplifying Voices program participants met with the Hon. Robyn Cahill to share their experiences.

Y Connect – disABILITY Awards Finalist

May 25

Congratulations to the Y Connect Program for becoming a finalist in the Training & Education category of the 2025 Business disABILITY Awards!

Incoming Board President

May 25

YWCA Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Robyn Clubb AM as the next President of YWCA and Chair of the Board.

Federal Election Outcome

May 25

YWCA Australia congratulates the incoming Albanese Government on its election victory.

Urban Developer Finalist: Adelaide Affordable Housing

May 25

We are thrilled to announce that YWCA Australia's Adelaide Affordable Housing Development has been selected as a finalist for The Urban Developer's Industry Excellence Awards, Development of the Year - Social Infrastructure category!

Federal Election: Party Commitments on Housing

May 25

As we head to the polls, here is where each of the parties stand on housing and services.

YWCA Australia breaks ground on new housing development for women in Lavington

Apr 25

YWCA Australia, the only national specialist women’s housing provider, is pleased to officially break ground on their new social housing project in Lavington, NSW today.

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