News & Articles

Women-led comedy on #IWD is a hit!

All our Comedy Showcase events showed that intersectional women comedian voices are something that we need to see more of! We are honoured to be have brought these fantastic events to our members, and provide a safe place to for people to connect.

Speech by Young Women’s Councillor for Suffragette Dinner

This speech was delivered by Maninder Kaur, a YWCA Young Women’s Councillor at the Song Kitchen Suffragette Dinner held on Saturday 7 March 2020.

YWCA Australia adopts the Feminist Declaration

YWCA Australia joins more than 200 organisations in adopting the Feminist Declaration, an alternative to the political declaration that outlines the steps necessary to achieve gender equality.

Speech by Young Women’s Councillor at the Lismore Women’s Festival

This speech was delivered by Aurora Sapphire Matchett, a YWCA Young Women’s Councillor at the Lismore Women’s Festival held from 6-8 March 2020.

Top 5 Tips for Young Women and Girls Developing their Leadership Journey

We’ve compiled five top tips for young women and girls hoping to become board members, with the input of the YWCA Young Women’s Council and other young woman board members.

Media Release: Supporting more young women on boards

Australia’s leading feminist organisation has launched a new traineeship aimed at boosting the number of young women on boards.