Homelessness Week CampaignSep 26The first week of August was Homelessness Week, featuring the theme Homelessness Action Now. The week was an important opportunity for YWCA Australia to raise awareness of the growing housing crisis and advocate for lasting change. Read more
Women Winemakers at Song KitchenSep 26To bring winter to a close, YWCA Australia's profit-for-purpose Song Kitchen in Sydney hosted its inaugural Women Winemakers event on 19 August, bringing the community together to celebrate good food, wine, and Song Kitchen's commitment to supporting the women helping shape the Australian wine industry.Read more
Young Women's Council Annual Report 2025-26Sep 26Throughout the 2025-26 FY, the Council have been involved in a wide range of campaign, consultation and representation work - read all about it in the newly released Young Women's Council Annual Report 2025-26Read more
New homes for women led families in Albury-Wodonga Aug 26YWCA Australia has officially opened 10 brand-new safe, secure, affordable and long-term homes for women led families in the Albury-Wodonga region.Read more
New advisory group to put lived experience at the heart of homelessness reformJul 26Expressions of Interest are now open to join the new Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG), which will provide an opportunity for people who have experienced homelessness or housing insecurity to contribute directly to the design and improvement of the systems and services that support them.Read more
Meet our new Board TraineesJul 26YWCA Australia’s Board Traineeships program is one of a range of leadership growth opportunities we offer to young women and gender diverse people. Read more
Farewell Michelle PhillipsJun 26On behalf of the Board of YWCA Australia, I would like to farewell and congratulate Michelle Phillips on an incredible tenure as Group CEO YWCA Australia. Read more
YWCA Australia releases its first Impact Report Jun 26YWCA Australia has today released its first Impact Report, marking an important step forward in how the organisation understands, measures and communicates the difference it makes. Read more
New research: Investing in social and affordable housing for women and families delivers huge return on investment Jun 26Cost-benefit analysis reveals every $1 invested in long-term gender-responsive housing returns $2.02 to government - rising to $4.66 in family reunification scenarios - while avoiding millions in annual health and justice costs. Read more
New Housing in IpswichMay 26Earlier this year, our housing development in Ipswich Queensland was fully completed and tenanted, providing ten safe and secure homes for women and gender diverse people.Read more
Meet Board Trainee ClaraMay 26YWCA Board traineeships are an incredible opportunity to gain governance experience. Read about current Trainee Clara's experiences.Read more
Housing Partnership in AdelaideMay 26In February, YWCA Australia officially received handover from the South Australian Housing Trust (SAHT) of Tucker St Studios, a brand new a six-storey development featuring 50 modern, self-contained studio apartments.Read more