International Women's Day 2010

The YWCA of Canberra supports International Women's Day on 8 March every year.

International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 every year across the world and provides an opportunity to recognise the achievements of women and their contribution to society. On this day, women can celebrate the progress that has been made but also contemplate those areas of women's lives where more can be done.

Read more about International Women's Day

YWCA of Canberra Small Grants Program: Great Ydeas

The YWCA of Canberra celebrates International Women's Day with the launch of an exciting new grants program for local women - the Great Ydeas Small Grants Program.

The Great Ydeas Small Grants Program offers some financial assistance to women in Canberra and the surrounding regions to help them develop their skills and enhance their contribution to themselves, their families and their community.

Women who have new and innovative ideas are strongly encouraged to apply for a grant, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait women or young women (30 years of age or under).

Some examples of the types of projects that the grant could be used for include:

• community based activities
• seeding funds for the establishment of a small business
• education or training opportunities
• attendance at conferences.

Applications open on 4 March 2010 and close at 12 noon on 14 April 2010.  Successful applicants will be announced at the annual YWCA of Canberra World YWCA Day Breakfast, to be held on 29 April 2010.

Great Ydeas Guidelines and Application Form (1242 KB)
Great Ydeas FAQ (60 KB)

Commission on the Status of Women

In 2010 the YWCA of Canberra is very excited to be involved in the World YWCA delegation attending the 54th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) at the United Nations.  Delegates include:

Rebecca Vassarotti, YWCA of Canberra Executive Director
Roslyn Dundas, YWCA of Canberra nominee to the YWCA Australia Board
Maree Lehmann, YWCA of Canberra Director of Children's Services
Samara Rahman, Board Trainee to the YWCA of Canberra Board

Read more about CSW

To keep you updated on the progress of CSW, our delegates will be writing daily updates on our blog.  Read blog now

Celebrating IWD in Canberra

 View the ACT Office for Women's calender of events for 2010 http://www.dhcs.act.gov.au/women/iwd-calendar_of_events