Older women are the fastest growing group of homeless in Australia. How does this happen and what can be done? We are pleased to share with you a video produced by Jane Thomson for the Women’s Housing Company (WHC) on ‘Older Women and Homelessness’. Jane is a highly skilled video journalist. The video features four WHC tenants speaking from the heart about their experiences, along with some suggested solutions to women’s homelessness from Katherine McKernan, CEO Homelessness NSW and Debbie Georgopoulos, CEO WHC – view here.
A sense of purpose can be transformative. Through the Women’s Housing Company’s Purposeful Pathways program, women facing a range of personal, social and economic barriers are supported to build confidence, develop new skills and pursue education, employment and volunteering opportunities that help them achieve their goals. Arpita, WHC’s Purposeful Pathways Coordinator, works alongside women everyday […]
When Miranda first walked into Women’s Housing Company for her initial appointment, she shared a simple but powerful concern: “I think I want to work, but I’m scared about how to start.” Although she had always embraced opportunities with passion and dedication, Miranda carried the weight of a negative past work experience that had shaken […]
What starts as a simple craft session at Liverpool Women’s Health Centre often becomes the first step towards something much bigger for Women’s Housing Company tenants. Funded by Women’s Housing Company and hosted at Liverpool Women’s Health Centre, a weekly craft group provides a welcoming space where women can build confidence, form friendships and access […]
