A lesson learned is a lesson earned towards equality
10 December 2020
For many people, gender-based violence is a difficult issue to understand. It’s complex, emotional and at times overwhelming. But just because something is overwhelming, that shouldn’t discourage you from wanting to learn more about it and make a personal effort to help solve it. At YWCA Canberra, we are fortunate to work alongside some of […]
Paving the way for a positive future with Ciára Duggan
4 December 2020
Ciára Duggan is the next in our series profiling experts in social work and violence prevention to help raise awareness towards the elimination of violence against women. There’s a saying that goes, “the youth is the hope of our future”, and for people like Ciára, this saying could not hold any more truth. As the Youth Programs […]
Seeking support with Dr Tulika Saxena and Dr Merrindahl Andrew
26 November 2020
Dr Tulika Saxena and Dr Merrindahl Andrew are among the first in our series profiling experts in violence prevention to help raise awareness towards the elimination of violence against women. This year, YWCA Canberra is participating in 16 Days of Activism by sharing stories, resources and interviews from people and organisations doing their bit to […]
Budget 2020-2021 a missed opportunity for women
19 October 2020
When the Treasurer stood up to deliver the Budget address on behalf of the Government, he began by saying that in 2020 “Australians have been tested like never before” and indeed, this past year of hazardous smoke, bushfires and a pandemic has been stressful for many, particularly women. Research has consistently found that domestic violence […]
My voice, our equal future
9 October 2020
Over the last few years, the voices of girls demanding a more just and equitable future have resounded across the globe. With Malala Yousafzai and Greta Thunberg as role models, girls are realising their place at the forefront of activism and are using this position to make real and lasting change in our societies. That’s […]
Interview with YWCA Canberra early educator, Rachel Pace about working in early learning during COVID-19
10 September 2020
Early learning educators were key frontline workers during COVID-19, and YWCA Canberra is proud of the commitment and professionalism demonstrated by staff during a period of uncertainty exacerbated by frequently changing government directives. Rachel shares what it was like working in the sector in the early days of the COVID-19 shutdown and how it felt […]
Interview with Dr Emma Campbell CEO of the ACT Council of Social Service
10 September 2020
YWCA Canberra has been pleased that Housing affordability and homelessness have been a central issue this election campaign. We caught up ACT Council of Social Services (ACTCOSS) CEO Dr Emma Campbell to hear how the sector is addressing this core policy area and their response to the housing announcements which have been made so far. […]
Meet the Candidate- Therese Faulkner
10 September 2020
Therese is running for the Canberra Progressives in the electorate of Kurrajong (Inner-North and Inner-South). She brings previous campaign experience having run in last year’s federal election. We caught up with her to hear how 2020 is going and what minor parties can bring to the election campaign. What can you tell us about yourself […]
Meet the Candidate- Kacey Lam
10 September 2020
Kacey is a first-time candidate running for the Canberra Liberals in Ginninderra (Belconnen). Read our interview with Kacey and hear how she’s found the campaign so far. What can you tell us about yourself and how you’ve found being on the hustings so far? My parents migrated from Hong Kong to Melbourne before I was […]
Meet the Candidate – Georgia Phillips
10 September 2020
Georgia Phillips is running as a candidate for ACT Labor in Yerrabi (Gunghalin). She’s a former public servant and ministerial advisor. We caught up with Georiga to hear how she’s found the campaign. What can you tell us about yourself and how you’ve found being on the hustings so far? I was born, raised and […]