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  • YWCA Canberra 90 Years Strong

    Tonight, YWCA Canberra celebrates its 90th year serving the Canberra community and changing lives for the better at an event at the National Museum of Canberra. Frances Crimmins, Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Canberra acknowledged the many women that have contributed to the organisation’s growth and sustainability over the decades. “We are where we are today…

  • New Housing Support Service Opens Doors for Older Women

    Today YWCA Canberra launched Next Door, a new innovative housing support service for older women who are at risk of experiencing homelessness. Frances Crimmins, Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Canberra acknowledged the importance of the ACT Government’s investment in improving the lives of older women. “Through Next Door we will work with women age 50 and over find…

  • Opportunity for Property Owners to Make a Difference

    Today YWCA Canberra launched Rentwell, the first charitable property management service in the ACT to provide affordable rental accommodation to people on low incomes. Frances Crimmins, Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Canberra said everyone has a right to an affordable, appropriate and secure place to call home. “We know that Canberrans are proud of our welcoming,…

  • Local Women Honoured With Innovation Grants

    Seven entrepreneurial Canberra women were honoured this morning for their innovation and creativity, at YWCA Canberra’s annual 2019 Great Ydeas Innovation Breakfast. Now in its tenth year, YWCA Canberra’s Great Ydeas Small Grants Program supports women and girls in the Canberra region to bring their dreams to life. Priority is given to projects that empower…

  • YWCA Canberra Honoured With Gold Award in 90th Year

    YWCA Canberra has received a Chief Minister’s Canberra Gold Award in recognition of its outstanding contribution to the Canberra community throughout its 90 years of operation. The award recognises and celebrates the unique contribution made by individuals and groups who have made Canberra their home for fifty years or more, and the role they have…

  • Survivors Change the Narrative on Domestic & Family Violence for IWD

    A new program to change the community narrative on domestic and family violence has been launched in Canberra to mark International Women’s Day 2019 (IWD). Voices for Change is a media advocacy program developed by national violence prevention agency Our Watch for women who have been subjected to violence to share their stories with the…

  • Grants Available for Canberra Women With “Great Ydeas”

    Now in its ninth year, YWCA Canberra and its partners have supported women and girls in the Canberra region to bring their dreams to life through the Great Ydeas Small Grants Program, with applications opening this week. With the support of business and philanthropic partnerships, this year’s grants program will offer a pool of $14,000…

  • YWCA Canberra recognised as Employer of Choice for fifth consecutive year

    The YWCA Canberra has been recognised as an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for the fifth consecutive year. Frances Crimmins, Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Canberra, said the citation recognises the organisation’s continued commitment to gender equality by ensuring its workplace policies and practices advance equal opportunities for employees. “As…