“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 […]

Common Ground is a Housing First response, based on the principle that people have a right to a home – without preconditions. It is a proven, cost-effective model that ends chronic homelessness through immediate access to permanent housing, plus on-site, integrated support services. In recent years, increasing housing costs, a lack of social and affordable […]

National Homelessness Week runs from 4–10 August 2025, and this year’s theme is “Homelessness Action Now”, a call to act on the urgent and growing issue of homelessness across Australia. To mark the occasion, the Liverpool Community Services Hub is hosting a free community event that brings together local services, residents, and supporters to raise […]

Women’s Housing Company was pleased to receive a generous donation from the Older Women’s Network NSW (OWN), supporting our shared commitment to ending homelessness among older women. Our CEO, Nada Nasser, met with OWN CEO Yumi Lee and Chair Beverly Baker to accept the contribution, which was raised through OWN training fees. This thoughtful donation […]

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Carmen Osborne as the new Chair of the Women’s Housing Company Limited Board of Directors. Carmen brings with her over 35 years of experience in planning and property development, with a strong track record in leading complex master planning, rezoning, and development approval processes across a diverse […]

After 17 years of dedicated service on the Board of the Women’s Housing Company, including 11 years as Chair, Alice Spizzo has stepped down, leaving behind a legacy of impactful leadership, transformation, and heartfelt commitment. During Alice’s tenure, the Women’s Housing Company experienced significant growth and development. Our housing portfolio more than doubled, supported by […]

We’re excited to announce an opportunity to join our team as the Purposeful Pathways Coordinator. This vital role leads the Purposeful Pathways program; a collaborative initiative delivered in partnership with Cumberland Women’s Health Centre. The program is designed to support women in the Cumberland Local Government Area as they move toward employment, study, or volunteering […]

Balancing sustainability, demand and long-term impact For Maria, Executive Manager, Finance and Assurance at Women’s Housing Company, sustainability is about more than financial stability. It is about ensuring we can continue supporting women today and long into the future. Long term sustainability underpins everything we do, from maintaining safe affordable homes to expanding our reach […]

With Libby Caskey, Senior Manager, Partnerships and Impact What does “more than housing” mean in practice at Women’s Housing Company? “For decades, housing responses to women experiencing homelessness and domestic and family violence have rightly focused on one fundamental outcome: safety. Safe housing is life-changing and provides stability, protection and the ability to begin recovering from trauma.  […]

Reflecting on 20 years working in housing and homelessness By Nada Nasser, CEO, Women’s Housing Company As I reflect on more than 20 years working in housing and homelessness, I’m reminded of both how far we’ve come and how far we still have to go to make homelessness rare, brief and not repeated. My first […]