Preparing for a job interview is about more than just knowing the right answers – it’s about feeling confident, comfortable, and ready to put your best foot forward. That’s why we’re inviting WHC tenants to join us in Penrith for a special workshop focused on the power of personal styling. Styling for Your New Job […]

This past weekend, the Women’s Housing Company Board and Executive Team came together for a strategic planning session focused on guiding the future direction of our organisation. A central theme of the discussion was the urgent and growing need for safe, secure, and affordable housing for women. In the face of an escalating housing crisis, […]

The Women’s Housing Company is pleased to announce the launch of a new online application form for tenants seeking permission to install surveillance equipment at their property. This new digital form is designed to make the application process simpler, faster, and more accessible for women and families who may benefit from additional safety measures in […]

The Women’s Housing Company celebrated the incredible women we support with a day dedicated to self-care, connection, and empowerment. Our tenants enjoyed a range of nurturing activities, including flower arrangement sessions, soothing massages, painting, mindful beading and make up by Cameron Jane Makeup Academy. It was wonderful to see women connecting through creativity and relaxation. We […]

The Women’s Housing Company will be holding an All-Staff Development Day on 26th February 2025 as part of our commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth across the organisation. This important day provides an opportunity for all team members to come together, share knowledge, enhance skills, and strengthen our collective capacity to support women and […]

Our leadership team recently came together for a focused and energising planning day, united by a shared mission: preventing and addressing homelessness and ensuring access to safe, affordable housing for women. In the midst of a national housing crisis and rapidly rising rents, more women are being forced into homelessness. Among the most affected are […]

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Tenant Payment Portal, a streamlined and secure way for tenants, their representatives, and support agencies to make rent and bill payments. Designed for convenience, reliability, and accessibility, the new portal allows users to quickly and securely make payments using just a few essential details. Whether […]

Holidays can be a challenging time for many of us. Learn practical tips on how to look after yourself at this time of the year. If you find the holiday season challenging, you’re not alone. The holidays are often depicted as a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness, but for many of us, it can […]

One of the sites I visited was our South Granville site, where we shared scones and recipes for spinach and other produce from the community garden. I enjoyed meeting our tenants and hearing about their experiences of social housing and the new community they are forming.  As part of the 2020-2026 program to develop social […]

The Women’s Housing Company wishes all our tenants, partners, supporters, Board members and staff a safe and restful Holiday Season. It has been an eventful and impactful 2024 and we look forward to continuing this important work in the new year. The Women’s Housing Company will be closed from Wednesday December 25th to Monday January […]

At WHC, we understand that life can throw unexpected challenges your way, making it difficult to keep up with financial commitments. If you’re behind on your tenant payments (rent, water, or rechargeable maintenance), there’s no need to worry – we’re here to support you with a solution that works for you. Here’s How We Can […]

This year’s AGM was again held at the Redfern Community Centre and welcomed the Hon. Rose Jackson, who spoke about the importance of increased housing, particularly for women, answering questions from the audience. Thank you to all our tenant community members who attended. We were also fortunate to hear from one member, Kerina, who spoke […]

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 […]