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YWCA Canberra Welcomes Australian Labor Party Election Commitment to Introduce Three Days of Universal Early Education and Care
Media release YWCA Canberra welcomes the Labor Party’s pledge to scrap the activity test for childcare subsidies and introduce a guarantee of three days of affordable, high-quality early education and care for families earning up to $530,000 annually if re-elected. This proposed policy strongly aligns with YWCA Canberra’s commitment to making early education accessible to…
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YWCA Canberra Welcomes Audit Report on The Safer Families Levy. Unsurprised by calls for better transparency and accountability.
Media release After several years of persistent advocacy, YWCA Canberra today welcomes the release of the audit report by the ACT Audit Office which scrutinised the monitoring, reporting and transparency of the Safer Families Levy. The report underscores troubling findings: prevention and recovery services remain underfunded, and no overarching strategy has guided Levy-funded initiatives since…
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YWCA Canberra Launches “Plate Up, Canberra” to Support the Lanyon Food Hub Amidst Cost-of-Living Crisis
Media release Canberra, ACT – YWCA Canberra has officially launched “Plate Up, Canberra,” urging Canberrans to donate to the Lanyon Food Hub which will be used to provide gift cards to support the growing number of community members living with food insecurity. With the cost-of-living crisis worsening, individuals from a range of backgrounds are seeking…
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YWCA Canberra Welcomes Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC as New Patron
Media release YWCA Canberra is pleased to announce the appointment of Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC as our new Patron. Her Excellency, a renowned advocate for gender equality and social justice, brings a wealth of experience and passion to our organisation. We are elated to have her join us in our mission…
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YWCA Canberra Congratulates Dr. Marisa Paterson on Ministerial Appointment, Raises Concerns Over Homelessness Portfolio Erasure
Media Release YWCA Canberra congratulates Dr Marisa Paterson on her appointment to Minister for Women and Minister for the Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence, within the ACT Government. YWCA Canberra worked collaboratively with Minister Paterson since her election in 2020 in the advancement of women’s safety and wellbeing in Canberra. We look forward to…
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A National Commitment: Working with Women to Advance Safety and Equality
Media Release Canberra, Australia – YWCA Canberra, a longstanding leader in advancing women’s rights, will continue to deliver the National Women’s Safety Alliance (NWSA) and will now also support the National Women’s Equality Alliance (NWEA), as announced today by Senator the Honourable Katy Gallagher, Minister for Women. “YWCA Canberra warmly welcomes the establishment of the…
