My time as a YWCA Canberra Board Trainee
23 September 2016
YWCA Canberra is committed to fostering the growth and development of young women leaders. Each year, our Board of Directors conducts the Board Traineeship Program, which provides women with the opportunity to gain experience in governance, finance and strategic management without the legal and financial responsibilities of being a Board Director. Here, we speak to […]
Meet the Candidates: an evening of discussion and debate
16 September 2016
On the evening of Thursday 9 September, members of the ACT community came together at YWCA House for a unique opportunity to meet the candidates. More than 40 YWCA Canberra members and friends spent the evening chatting to 20 of the women standing for election to the ACT Legislative Assembly. With representatives from the Canberra […]
She Leads College Conference – empowering the next generation of female leaders
11 August 2016
Have you ever considered how different the world would look if young women were supported to speak up, have their voices heard, and believe in the ability to lead? We have. That’s why YWCA Canberra hosts the annual She Leads College Conference for girls in years 11 and 12 – to empower the next generation […]
She Leads College Conference – 5 quick questions with Amelia Telford
19 July 2016
The She Leads College Conference, taking place on Tuesday 26 July, is a one-day event for girls in Years 11 and 12, equipping participants with the practical skills and knowledge they need to become confident leaders. This year, we have an amazing line-up of inspiring young women who will share their leadership journeys with participants. We’ll be […]
She Leads College – 5 quick questions with Erica Hediger
14 July 2016
The She Leads College Conference, taking place on Tuesday 26 July, is a one-day event for girls in Years 11 and 12, equipping participants with the practical skills and knowledge they need to become confident leaders. This year, we have an amazing line-up of inspiring young women who will share their leadership journeys with participants. We’ll be […]
2016 She Leads Conference: Tales of transformation and leadership
25 May 2016
YWCA Canberra’s She Leads program is designed to give women practical skills and tools to explore and develop their leadership potential. Through the program, we aim to support women’s leadership with the overarching goal of achieving gender equality. A highlight of the program is the annual She Leads Conference – held this year on 17 […]
Philippa Moss: Activist, Feminist, Health Policy Expert
4 May 2016
The 2016 She Leads Conference will be held on Tuesday 17 May at QT Canberra, with She Leads masterclasses to be held on Monday 16 May. Tickets and program details are now available at 2016.sheleads.org.au. Open to all, the She Leads Conference brings women from a range of sectors, at all stages of their leadership journeys, together with Australia’s […]
She Leads – what will it mean to you?
29 March 2016
The 2016 She Leads Conference will be held on Tuesday 17 May at QT Canberra, with She Leads masterclasses to be held on Monday 16 May. Tickets and program details are now available at 2016.sheleads.org.au. Open to all,the She Leads Conference brings women from a range of sectors, at all stages of their leadership journeys, […]
Explaining ‘It was amazing!’: reflections from World Council and looking to what’s next
16 November 2015
No matter how prepared I was, World Council was an incredible whirlwind, and on return when friends and family asked me how it was, my answer was a boring but heart felt ‘Amazing!’ Now I’ve had a little more time to think and a few opportunities to debrief with Y Canberra sisters, and in this […]
Diploma graduate is paying it forward
17 June 2015
Melissa Page delivered this speech on Tuesday 16 June 2015 as part of the She Leads Diploma of Management graduating class. After travelling and living overseas and working most of my 20s and early 30s, meeting my husband and having a baby in my late 30s, I decided at the young age of 40, it […]