YWCA Canberra

YWCA Canberra YWCA Canberra is a feminist not-for-profit organisation that represents women's issues in Canberra.

Through our national Member Association, YWCA Australia, we are part of the World YWCA network, which connects 125 countries across the globe. Our rich history of supporting women and girls in Canberra through the Great Depression, the Second World War, and the rapid social and cultural changes Canberra has experienced in recent years, continues to inform and influence our work. Today we provide q

uality, innovative services for women, girls and families in the ACT and surrounding regions. We work in the areas of children’s services, community development, housing, youth services, personal and professional training (RTO 1373), women’s leadership and advocacy. As a membership-based, non-religious organisation, we encourage the participation of people of all cultures, beliefs and ages in our movement. Strengthened by diversity, we welcome members who are committed to recognising and celebrating the value of every human being.

02/09/2026

Have you ever been filmed without knowing? For as little as $89 you can own a pair of smart glasses capable of secretly recording strangers. Smart glasses are marketed as the new frontier in digital technology and connectivity, but the harms connected to them are serious – doxxing, extortion, harassment. Is it time to restrict access to this technology to prevent harm before it starts?

Today, YWCA Canberra welcomed Christine Castley, the new CEO of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) to our offic...
01/09/2026

Today, YWCA Canberra welcomed Christine Castley, the new CEO of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) to our office, alongside representatives from the Working with Women Alliance (WwWA). Frances Crimmins, CEO of YWCA Canberra, and Gemma Killen, Executive Director, and Inge Hogan, Policy Officer, representing WwWA, welcomed the opportunity to discuss priorities for greater workplace equality, improving data collection, and sharing our own journey as a Workplace Gender Equality Citation employer.

As an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) Citation holder for the 2026–2028 period, awarded by WGEA, YWCA Canberra remains committed to advancing gender equality and creating a workplace where all people can thrive.

We've held this citation since 2014, reflecting more than a decade of sustained action and accountability.

As a values-based organisation, YWCA Canberra is committed to building long-term, sustainable careers supported by strong employment conditions. We use the WGEA citation as a benchmark to continuously improve our policies, practices and culture, ensuring gender equality remains embedded across our organisation.

Tickets for the LGBTQIA+ & Allies Prom 2026 are officially LIVE - and they’re free, because no young person should be pr...
01/09/2026

Tickets for the LGBTQIA+ & Allies Prom 2026 are officially LIVE - and they’re free, because no young person should be priced out of a night that’s for them.

That’s only possible because of people like you. If you’d like to help keep Prom free and thriving, you can donate through our website today.

Every dollar goes straight toward the allowing a young person to attend for free.
Donate today: https://bit.ly/4q4qK3d

Who's ready to be in the room where decisions get made? YWCA Canberra's Board Traineeship gives you a real seat on the B...
01/09/2026

Who's ready to be in the room where decisions get made?

YWCA Canberra's Board Traineeship gives you a real seat on the Board - no legal or financial strings attached.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/pg6yiVQ

This Wear It Purple Day, we’re thinking about why days like it matter - and how they're pivotal to the welfare of our co...
28/08/2026

This Wear It Purple Day, we’re thinking about why days like it matter - and how they're pivotal to the welfare of our community.

For us, supporting LGBTQIA+ rights is not a seasonal commitment. It’s about providing real and tangible support that helps foster a culture of inclusivity and accessibility for the LGBTQIA+ people in our community, and it’s a promise that doesn’t expire by the end of June.

At YWCA Canberra, we uphold this commitment every day. The 11th edition of our LGBTQIA+ & Allies Prom will be taking place in November - and over the years, it has served as a safe space for more than 1,700 q***r youth to dance, connect and celebrate their identity unapologetically.

If you share our vision of building an inclusive and equitable future, then help us build it by donating to Prom today: https://bit.ly/4q4qK3d

We at YWCA Canberra are heartbroken to hear of the passing of Dolly Parton. Dolly's philanthropy and generosity was a mo...
26/08/2026

We at YWCA Canberra are heartbroken to hear of the passing of Dolly Parton. Dolly's philanthropy and generosity was a model for all of us.

She was a beloved advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, and songs such as 9 to 5 became enduring anthems for women’s equality, dignity and respect in the workplace. Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, she helped inspire a love of reading in children around the world by providing free books to families. Her legacy of giving also extended to medical research, local employment opportunities and practical support for communities in need.

As a social welfare organisation, we see every day the challenges Dolly dedicated her life to addressing: inequality, access to opportunity and the need for people to feel seen, supported and valued.

From Tennessee to Canberra, Dolly's impact was profound. On behalf of everyone at YWCA Canberra she will be greatly missed.

Secure your free ticket to a special screening of Facing the Dragon, organised by the ZamZam Foundation Australia The s...
25/08/2026

Secure your free ticket to a special screening of Facing the Dragon, organised by the ZamZam Foundation Australia

The screening will be followed by a short panel discussion featuring Dr Nilofar Ebrahimi in conversation with human rights activist and researcher Kathryn Allan, and lawyer and women’s rights activist Shahri Rafi.

In the words of Dr Ebrahimi, film subject of Facing the Dragon:
“We have a responsibility to speak on behalf of every woman, from the remote mountains of Pamir to Nuristan. Advocating for women’s rights should not be a political game.”

Secure your seat today: https://buff.ly/UElVFOn

25/08/2026

A new study from the University of Melbourne captured the views of Australians across age brackets, as they related to women. The study found that young boys aged 13-17 were significantly more likely hold distorted views on consent, mistrusting women and violence. However, alarmingly girls in the same age bracket are also more likely than older women to hold these views. Despite years of investment and public discussion on gender equality, we are now seeing a discernible backward trend among young people.

Today marks the beginning of National Skills Week - and we can't help but look back at where we were this time last year...
24/08/2026

Today marks the beginning of National Skills Week - and we can't help but look back at where we were this time last year!

Almost a year ago, YWCA Canberra won Large Employer of the Year at the ACT Training Awards, recognising the excellence of our vocational education and training (VET) programs. This year, we also celebrated 30 years as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 1373) - marking three decades of opening doors for women through education, care and leadership.

Among the programs that make up that legacy is our BSB50420 She Leads Diploma of Leadership and Management - a nationally recognised qualification in women's leadership, and proof of the calibre of training we have built our reputation on.

Want to see what award-winning training looks like from the inside? Join us for a free info session and discover how the She Leads Diploma can help you step into your next leadership role.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4g6cROv

Prom didn’t start as the celebration it is today - it started as a promise. A promise that ACT youth deserve a night whe...
23/08/2026

Prom didn’t start as the celebration it is today - it started as a promise. A promise that ACT youth deserve a night where they can show up exactly as they are, without question.

More than a decade on, that promise has grown into an annual celebration. Every year it’s made possible by donors and businesses who believe our LGBTQIA+ youth deserve to feel safe, seen and celebrated.

This is the story you help write. Help us keep these tickets free by donating today: https://bit.ly/4q4qK3d

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