News & Events

Stay up to date with the latest news, events, stories and updates from Women's Housing Company.

For resident stories, community news and tenant-focused updates, explore our quarterly Tenant Newsletter.

Managing Your Rental Payments

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 […]

December 17, 2024

Annual General Meeting 2024

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 […]

December 17, 2024

2024 Scholarships

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 […]

December 4, 2024

Homes NSW Women’s Housing Project

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.

July 15, 2024

WHC Director Recruitment

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.

July 9, 2024

Potential Phone Issues

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, […]

June 21, 2024

Office Maintenance During June 2024

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.

June 3, 2024

Wednesday mornings at WHC

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 […]

May 16, 2024

Farewell to our CEO

The Women’s Housing Company would like to share that our CEO Debbie Georgopoulos has resigned to take up an exciting new role as Chief of Staff to the Hon Rose Jackson MP, NSW Minister for Housing, Homelessness, Water, Mental Health, Youth and the North Coast. In her seven years at the helm, Debbie has transformed […]

March 13, 2024

Handover of 11 new homes

A wonderful handover this week of 11 new homes in North Parramatta for the Women’s Housing Company from the NSW Land and Housing Corporation, built by BlueSox Developments. Thank you to everyone involved, making it possible to provide new homes for women and children on the waiting list. These are beautiful examples of modern social housing.

January 31, 2024

External Scholarship Communication

The Women’s Housing Company is pleased to launch the Education Scholarship Program, designed to help tenants and their children to achieve their goals through education and training. This initiative, backed by a generous donation from WHC Patron, the Honourable Ros Kelly AO, will provide successful applicants with up to $2,000 in financial support to pursue training and study.

January 25, 2024

News & Stories

Women’s Housing Company supports new Domestic Violence Education Study Guide

Supporting greater understanding of safety, housing and recovery Domestic and family violence is one of the leading causes of homelessness for women and children in Australia. For many women escaping violence, finding safe and secure housing is the first critical step towards rebuilding a life free from fear. Women’s Housing Company is proud to be […]

June 25, 2026

Building stability through customer service

Inside the customer service experience at Women’s Housing Company At Women’s Housing Company, customer service is more than responding to requests or managing tenancies. It is about creating safety, stability and opportunity for women rebuilding their lives. Leading this work is Ellen, Senior Manager, Customers, who focuses on ensuring services are consistent, respectful and responsive. […]

June 15, 2026

Belonging, community and the power of being “All In”

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 […]

June 1, 2026
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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.

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