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Our Work

The Women’s Housing Alliance works with members, lived experience leaders and partners to create and trial housing solutions that meet the specific needs of women, trans and gender diverse people and families. We combine advocacy with on-the-ground projects to show what works and to push for systemic change.

Current Projects

The WHA are actively working together to advocate for change.  Here are some of the current projects we are associated with.

Housing Safety Project

The Housing Safety Project is a gender-informed housing initiative that supports women, trans and gender diverse people, and their children who are at immediate risk of gendered homelessness. The key to this response is providing a person-centred, inclusive and safety focused approach that is practical and easy to access.  The Women’s Housing Alliance has been able to undertake this critical work with thanks to…
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Our Member's Programs

The following case studies are examples of best practice, gender responsive housing and homelessness service delivery that exemplify the commitment and expertise of Women’s Housing Alliance member organisations to deliver projects and programs that not only improve outcomes for women and non-binary people but lead to a more equitable and just service system and society.

Safe at Home: McAuley

McAuley has long been committed to, and advocated for, a ‘Safe at Home’ approach. This transforms the default system where women and children ‘escape’ violence and become homeless; instead they are supported to stay home safely, while ensuring accou…
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Hutt St Affordable Housing Development: YWCA

The YWCA Australia Hutt Street Affordable Housing Development is a groundbreaking housing project aimed at addressing the critical issue of housing insecurity and homelessness among women and their families, particularly those experiencing or at ris…
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EMPower: Juno

Since 2002, Juno (formerly known as WISHIN) has been working with women and non-binary people in Melbourne’s north who are experiencing homelessness or familyviolence to provide support and design solutions. Alongside our usual case management, our…
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Research & Insights

We ground our advocacy in evidence and lived experience. Our research highlights the gendered drivers of homelessness, the gaps in current housing systems, and solutions that work.