This year, we transformed our Annual General Meeting into a celebration and a moment to reflect on the year that has been, honour the strength of our community, and reaffirm our commitment to providing safe and affordable housing for women. The event began with a Welcome to Country by Yvonne Weldon AM, reminding us of […]

We are entering a new era of growth and possibility, driven by increasing need and demand. To help us scale our impact, we are recruiting a Fundraising and Marketing Manager who is passionate about creating real social change. or more than 40 years, we have focused on providing safe housing, building strong communities, and ensuring […]

The Women’s Housing Company is proud to share our 2025 Annual Report, reflecting a year of growth, resilience, and impact. Throughout 2025, we strengthened our commitment to providing safe, affordable housing and specialist homelessness services for women and children. Beyond housing, we focused on community connection, tenant wellbeing, and empowerment, ensuring that every woman has […]

Yesterday, Women’s Housing Company stood alongside 30 NSW-based services at Martin Place for the No More Empty Shoes vigil, part of the UN’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Chaired by Rebecca Fitzpatrick from Lou’s Place and supported by the NSW Vigil Collective, the event honoured women, children, and even pets who have lost […]

At Women’s Housing Company, we believe that genuine relationships between staff and tenants are the foundation of trust, wellbeing, and housing stability. When we come together, we reduce othering, strengthen community, and create spaces where women feel heard, valued, and connected. This week, our Chinese speaking team members joined our newly formed Chinese-speaking social group […]

The inaugural St Andrew’s Day Dinner and Ceilidh, hosted by The Caledonian Society at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, spotlighted the urgent need for housing and support for women and children escaping homelessness, domestic and family violence, and housing insecurity. As the charity partner for the event, Women’s Housing Company will direct funds raised through the […]

“Having those specialist programs is really important. Whether women are fleeing domestic violence or exiting incarceration, specialist approaches need to be incorporated, ensuring they are linked to strategies addressing housing and homelessness.”— Nada Nasser, CEO Corporates can play a key role in making that happen. At the ULI Australia Sydney Women’s Leadership Initiative event, Housing […]

Last week, our Purposeful Pathways Program Coordinator brought together tenants and staff for a vibrant Diwali celebration. This event was a festive gathering and an opportunity to honour and celebrate Diwali traditions while fostering inclusion and stronger connections across our tenant and staff community. By coming together, we help reduce othering and create a sense […]

Are you passionate about housing justice and creating safe futures for women? The Women’s Housing Company (WHC) is seeking new Board Directors to help guide its strategic direction and growth. WHC provides crisis, transitional, social, and affordable housing to women across Sydney, the Hunter, and Coffs Harbour. As a Director, you will play a vital […]

Yesterday marked the exciting start of the George & Jaqui Maree Fellowship, with the first of ten weeks now completed. The program commenced with a powerful skills identification and team-building workshop, led by the inspiring Charlotte V Rose, CPCC, to whom we extend our heartfelt thanks. Through engaging team-based simulations, the 12 participants began exploring […]

Last Friday, the Women’s Housing Company proudly launched the George & Jaqui Maree Fellowship, a transformative 12-week program made possible through the generous support of George Stamas and Jaqui Stamas. This Fellowship will empower more than a dozen women to build the skills, confidence, and capacity needed to write their next chapter. More than just […]

The Women’s Housing Company is proud to announce the appointment of Dr Biljana Nikolova, PhD GAICD to our Board of Directors. Dr Nikolova brings more than two decades of experience in banking, private equity, corporate finance advisory, and social impact investment. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Social Impact Initiatives at Social Ventures […]

A tenant’s reflections of homelessness and connection For Katrina, a First Nations woman living on Gumbaynggirr Country (Coffs Harbour), Reconciliation Week is not an abstract idea – it lives in the everyday connections that have helped her rebuild her life. Growing up in the region from the age of eight, she has formed a deep […]

What does support look like after securing a home at Women’s Housing Company? For many women, the journey to safe and secure housing has been shaped by years of abuse, instability and uncertainty. These experiences can deeply impact a woman’s confidence, sense of self and belief in what is possible for her future. A safe […]

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 […]