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Be a part of the world's largest women's organisation
To be a member of the YWCA of Canberra is to be part of a dynamic organisation that aims to empower women and girls by offering services and programs that enrich and transform their lives. The YWCA of Canberra is at the forefront in responding to the needs of women through its community work and programs in children’s services, youth services, family services, health and well-being, housing support, community development, training, and leadership and advocacy.
Your membership is important to us
As a membership organisation, members are central to the way the YWCA of Canberra operates. Through our members we aim to create a community of women who share common values of equality and social justice. When we combine the talents and good will of the membership with the values of the YWCA of Canberra there is great potential in what can be achieved. We hope that you continue to be part of this vision.
A national and international network of women
As an international organisation, YWCA membership connects you to a community of women that steps beyond the boundaries of Canberra and links into a national and international community of women. Through this, you are connected with 25 million women and girls across 125 countries throughout the world.
Great benefits
Members of the YWCA of Canberra receive great benefits and opportunities including:
- voting rights at the Annual General Meeting
- standing for the Board of Governance
- participating in the Board Traineeship program
- access to development opportunities such as internships and training offered through the local, national and international offices
- quarterly editions of Ynews newsletter
- invitations and discounts to YWCA of Canberra events, including the World YWCA Day Round the World Breakfast, Women Out Front Board Skills Workshops, Young Women’s Leadership Workshop and other events and campaigns
- discounts on YWCA accommodation worldwide.
Get involved – join now
Annual Membership currently ranges in price from $35 for women eighteen and over, $15 concession.
Men are welcome to join the YWCA of Canberra as affiliate members for an annual fee of $25.
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