YWCA Canberra: Girls and Women Thriving

What we do

Early childhood and school age care services, community development, housing, youth engagement, training and education, and advocacy programs.

Community Services

We deliver important programs and services in housing, social inclusion and youth services.

Children's Services

YWCA Canberra provides community-based programs that focus on positive outcomes for children and families.

Education + Training

YWCA Canberra is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO Number: 1373) that nurtures a culture of learning within the organisation and the broader community.

Advocacy is at the heart of the work we do at YWCA Canberra, and with the vision of women shaping our communities, we work to improve the quality of life for women, their families and communities in the ACT.

What's Happening

Stories from our community and our latest news.

9 November 18

Be Bold! At The 2018 She Leads High Conference

Be Bold! At The 2018 She Leads High Conference

8 November 18

Five quick questions with Joel Radcliffe

Five quick questions with Joel Radcliffe

2 November 18

Five quick questions with Philippa Moss

Five quick questions with Philippa Moss

Events

Our calendar of upcoming events and activities.

6:15pm to 8:15pm
20 November 2018

She Leads In-Conversation with Professor Gillian Triggs and Dr. Helen Watchirs

Join us to hear from Professor Gillian Triggs In-Conversation with Dr Helen Watchirs. The conversation will centre around Professor Triggs' new book, Speaking Up, her tumultuous leadership journey and how her unwavering convictions have proved her to be a champion of human rights defying unparalleled government constraints.

Ann Harding Conference Centre, University of Canberra
YWCA Canberra member & University of Canberra student $40 / Non-member $55

6pm to 8pm
29 November 2018

She Meets | Member Drinks

Treehouse Bar 32 Northbourne Ave Civic ACT

10am to 12pm
18 December 2018

Information session: Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

GOT A QUESTION ABOUT THE CERTIFICATE III IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE? ATTEND OUR INFORMATION SESSION

YWCA Canberra Training Rooms Level 3, 71 Northbourne Avenue Canberra
Free

YWCA Membership

Our members are at the heart of everything we do. Through our members we create a community of people who share our passion for equality and social justice. By combining these common values with the talents and goodwill of our members, the possibilities are endless! Sign up to become a member.

Support Us

We believe that everyone has the right to contribute to, and share equally in, the benefits of the Canberra community’s social, cultural and economic development. Help us make that a reality, donate today.