Local Urgent policies needed: Working with Women Alliance shares election platform for women Recognising the urgent need for policies to support women, the Working with Women Alliance make recommendations ahead of the federal election
News & Views A call for gender-responsive housing to solve Australia’s housing crisis Women, gender-diverse people, and their families are bearing the brunt of Australia’s housing crisis. YWCA is proposing a solution.
Local Nearly 4 in 5 single women who rent are below the poverty line, shows Grattan Institute report Older Australians are increasingly unable to afford rent, with women disproportionately affected, new Grattan Institute report shows.
News & Views Christmas is the most dangerous time for women and children, and crisis accommodations are at breaking point As many prepare for festive end-of-year celebrations, women’s shelters around the country are preparing for their busiest time of the year, with numerous shelters already at capacity.
News & Views The unmet demand for homelessness services is a family violence risk A survey 0f 23 specialist homeless services highlights the surge in demand.
Local Advocates call on support for older women and DV survivors this World Homelessness Day Advocates across Australia are calling for action this World Homelessness Day, as the issue continues to most affect women.
News & Views Breaking down negative gearing – and what the housing crisis means for women Australia is in the midst of a devastating housing crisis, making it harder and harder for people to afford a home.
News & Views Homelessness Week: how domestic violence is pushing more women and children into homelessness Almost half of women who experience homelessness in Australia are victims of domestic, family and sexual violence.
Local Affordable housing project for trans women to be built in Darlinghurst Sydney’s first dedicated affordable housing project for transgender women is set to be built in Darlinghurst.
News & Views New nursing faculty to address healthcare needs of people experiencing homelessness A new nurse-led faculty focused on “street health” has been established by The Australian College of Nursing.
News & Views YWCA to build homes for women impacted by domestic violence in South Australia Women in South Australia impacted by family and domestic violence are set to have access to secure and affordable housing.
Appointments Homelessness NSW CEO Trina Jones appointed NSW’s first Rental Commissioner Former Homelessness NSW CEO Trina Jones has been appointed the inaugural NSW Rental Commissioner. She’ll begin the role on 7 August.