World YWCA Council Update
15 August 2019
From the 17th to 22nd of November, the 29th World YWCA Council will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa. The theme chosen for the 29th World Council is ‘Young Women Transforming Power Structures for Gender Equality’. This theme is rooted in our bold and transformative Goal 2035 which was adopted by the delegates at the […]
Our New Housing Support Service Opens Doors for Older Women
15 August 2019
On Thursday 8 August, YWCA Canberra launched Next Door, our new innovative housing support service for older women who are at risk of experiencing homelessness. Next Door is our new specialist women’s service that empowers older women to access and maintain affordable, appropriate and safe homes in the ACT. Next Door will provide a range […]
Together We Thrive: 2019 She Leads Conference
14 August 2019
The 2019 She Leads Conference, held at the QT Canberra on Friday 2 August, showcased a diverse range of women role models, including female-identifying and non-binary people, at all stages of their leadership journeys, from a variety of fields. Throughout a full day of keynote speeches, panels and activities speakers, we explored the theme of Thrive, […]
Ending homelessness in the ACT
29 July 2019
Last week YWCA Canberra’s CEO, Frances Crimmins participated in the TEDxCanberra Salon event, “No Place Like Home”. The event focused on why the ‘home’ is integral to human security, a functioning society, and overall health and well-being. It also explored what the concept of home means to different people from different walks of life. The […]
She Leads Diploma – Five Quick Questions with Sarah Bayes
25 July 2019
Sarah Bayes is the Manager of Scholarships and Prizes at the ANU, has than 10 years’ experience working in the higher education sector and is the mother of a two year old girl. Below Sarah reflects on her experience undertaking the She Leads Diploma of Leadership and Management, a nationally accredited qualification for women delivered […]
Leadership with Zakia Patel
16 July 2019
Are you ready to Thrive? Our She Leads Conference delivers a fresh and innovative approach to women’s leadership development. It gives aspiring, developing and established women, female-identifying and non-binary leaders, the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and networks to amplify their leadership journey alongside their career. In this interview we talk to Zakia Patel, one […]
She Leads Diploma – Five Quick Questions with Carina Zeccola
16 July 2019
Carina Zeccola is a proud local Canberran, YWCA Canberra member and former Director of the YWCA Canberra Board. She is the Managing Partner of Griffin Legal, a firm founded in Canberra 10 years ago where she provides legal and strategic advice to local and national businesses and not-for-profit organisations. Below Carina reflects on her experience […]
Leadership with Deborah Cheetham
11 July 2019
Are you ready to Thrive? Our She Leads Conference delivers a fresh and innovative approach to women’s leadership development. It gives aspiring, developing and established women, female-identifying and non-binary leaders, the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and networks to amplify their leadership journey alongside their career. In this interview we talk to Deborah Cheetham, one […]
Leadership with Tarla Lambert
27 June 2019
Are you ready to Thrive? Our She Leads Conference delivers a fresh and innovative approach to women’s leadership development. It gives aspiring, developing and established women, female-identifying and non-binary leaders, the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and networks to amplify their leadership journey alongside their career. In this interview we talk to Tarla Lambert, one […]
Meet a staff member – Catherine Jones
25 June 2019
At YWCA Canberra, we are proud of the vibrancy and diversity of our staff. As a regular feature on our blog, we’ll be bringing you staff snapshots so you can meet our team and find out a bit more about the people behind our programs and services. Today, meet Catherine Jones. Tell us about your […]