Farewelling Jodie Blackledge and Tasha Burrell

Women’s Housing Company extends our deepest thanks and best wishes to Jodie Blackledge and Tasha Burrell, who have concluded their tenure as Directors.

  • Jodie has served since 2010, sharing her expertise in corporate finance, strategy, and governance.
  • Tasha has served since 2013, bringing invaluable knowledge of property development and urban renewal.

Both have been integral members of our Audit and Risk Committee and have played a significant role in shaping WHC’s growth and impact. Their leadership and dedication over many years have strengthened our organisation and helped us deliver safe, affordable housing for women.

We are deeply grateful for their contributions and wish them every success in the future.

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Media release

A Safe Home Changes Everything: Women’s Housing Company launches fundraising campaign to support women in crisis SYDNEY, NSW, 19 May 2026 – The Women’s Housing Company has launched a new fundraising campaign, A Safe Home Changes Everything, calling on the community to support women and children experiencing homelessness, domestic and family violence and financial crisis. Developed […]

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
The Women’s Housing Company acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora nation as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate, and pays respect to Elders both past and present.

Farewelling Jodie Blackledge and Tasha Burrell