The evolution of For Purpose
7 December 2018
At YWCA Canberra, we value diversity. That is why we launched Write for Us, an opportunity that provides our members and friends with a platform to discuss their experiences. Today, we are sharing an article from For Purpose who talk about their Founder and Managing Director, Caterina Giorgi, and the organisation’s humble beginnings. For Purpose works […]
2018 She Leads High – 5 Quick Questions with Dhani Gilbert
22 October 2018
The annual She Leads High Conference is a one-day leadership event for young women, including female and non-binary people, in years 9 and 10. The event will take place at the University of Canberra’s Ann Harding Conference Centre on 1 November 2018. In this interview, we talk to Dhani Gilbert, one of our keynote speakers […]
2018 She Leads High – 5 Quick Questions with Morgan Marshall
22 October 2018
The annual She Leads High Conference is a one-day leadership event for young women, including female and non-binary people, in years 9 and 10. The event will take place at the University of Canberra’s Ann Harding Conference Centre on 1 November 2018. In this interview, we talk to Morgan Marshall, one of our speed networkers […]
2018 She Leads High – 5 Quick Questions with Shibanni Dave
16 October 2018
The annual She Leads High Conference is a one-day leadership event for young women, including female identifying and non-binary people, in years 9 and 10. The event will take place at the University of Canberra’s Ann Harding Conference Centre on 1 November 2018. In this interview, we talk to Shibanni Dave, one of our speed […]
#JustHumanThings
10 October 2018
At YWCA Canberra, we value diversity. That is why we launched Write for Us, an opportunity that provides our members and friends with a platform to discuss their experiences. Today, we are sharing an article written by Young Women Speak Out (YWSO) who tells us about their new photography campaign #JustHumanThings. Young Women Speak Out (YWSO) is […]
Continue to lead and take others with us on the journey: Thoughts on the 2018 She Leads Conference
12 September 2018
After our 2018 She Leads Conference, we asked a select group of women the question of how attending the event has enriched their lives. Over the next couple of weeks, we will be sharing their answers and insights with you. This week’s post comes from Teresa McKinnon. When advised that I was a recipient of a YWCA […]
Welcome, feminists of Canberra, to the meeting of minds that was the YWCA She Leads Conference 2018.
30 August 2018
After our 2018 She Leads Conference, we asked a select group of women the question of how attending the event has enriched their lives. Over the next couple of weeks, we will be sharing their answers and insights with you. This week’s post comes from Kris Tay. “I don’t know that I believe in intersectionality” said a […]
From the 2018 She Leads Conference: Just do it. Just be you and reach for your goals.
30 August 2018
After our 2018 She Leads Conference, we asked a select group of women the question of how attending the event has enriched their lives. Over the next couple of weeks, we will be sharing their answers and insights with you. This week’s post comes from Kartika Medcraft. As a proud Pakana Aboriginal woman, registered carer […]
Partnerships that make a difference – Capital Chemist
2 July 2018
At YWCA Canberra, we are fortunate to have built strong partnerships with organisations that support gender equality and women’s leadership. Capital Chemist are a friend of the 2018 She Leads Conference. We had a chat to Samantha Kourtis, a pharmacist and owner of Charnwood Capital Chemist, to find out just what Capital Chemist do and […]
2018 She Leads Conference: Meet Dr Vanessa Lee
19 June 2018
The 2018 She Leads Conference, happening 1 August 2018, brings together some of Australia’s biggest and brightest names from diverse industries and backgrounds to share practical advice and skills on learning to rise, lead, and take other women with you. One fantastic woman speaking at the Conference on the panel Leading and Lifting, is Dr […]