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 […]

For women on limited incomes, taking steps to improve their circumstances through study is often easier said than done. This is why our Patron, the Hon. Ros Kelly AO, introduced and funded the Women’s Housing Company Education Scholarship Program. Following the immense success of the first round in March, awarding scholarships to the new recipients […]

Through our partnership with Homes NSW we are providing 106 studio units in 12 New Generation Boarding Houses around Sydney. All offer safe and secure housing near services and transport. These homes are a game changer for older women facing homelessness.

We are recruiting new Board members to replace longstanding members.The WHC Board meets 10 times per year in Sydney to provide strategic leadership and oversight in relation to the overall business, and decisions regarding policy, finances, new business, and risks.

Women’s Housing Company experienced some issues with our phone system on Friday afternoon 21/6/24. The phones should now be up and running, however if you do experience any issues contacting us, please: – Call our after hours service if you are a tenant and need an urgent repair to be actioned.– For all other matters, […]

Women’s Housing Company is very proud and thrilled to announce our new CEO – Nada Nasser.

Maintenance works are currently being carried out at the Women’s Housing Company in Surry Hills and hence the office will not be as comfortable as usual for visitors. Clients are encouraged to seek assistance from Women’s Housing Company via phone or email for the period of 3 June until close of business Tuesday 25 June.

From July 1, our office will be open from 1pm to 4:30pm on Wednesdays. This later opening time once a week will give our hard-working team time to attend training, hold team meetings and catch up on responding to tenant enquiries. Tenants will still be able to contact us about emergency repairs and leave messages […]

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 […]

Building better outcomes for women, every day For more than 40 years, Women’s Housing Company has been guided by a commitment to learning, adapting and improving. Rather than waiting for large-scale reviews or reacting to problems after they occur, we embed continuous quality improvement into everyday operations – creating a culture of ongoing reflection and […]