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.

22 May 19

Decolonising the Australian criminal justice system with Magistrate Louise Taylor

Decolonising the Australian criminal justice system with Magistrate Louise Taylor

22 May 19

Let's #TackleFlexisim this Flexible Working Day

Let's #TackleFlexisim this Flexible Working Day

15 May 19

What comes after #MyMum – Preventing homelessness amongst Australia’s older women

What comes after #MyMum – Preventing homelessness amongst Australia’s older women

Events

Our calendar of upcoming events and activities.

6pm to 8pm
4 June 2019

She Leads Workshop: Emotional Intelligence with Vanessa Vanderhoek

Vanessa's compassionate, encouraging and enthusiastic, yet downright honest and flexible approach will ensure that you get a competitive edge and learn how to lead with emotional intelligence.

Level 3, 71 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra City
$50 - $70

10am to 12pm
13 June 2019

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

1pm to 5pm
13 June 2019

Information session: Diploma 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 ACT
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.