Women get grants for nine great ‘Ydeas’
YWCA Canberra announced the nine 2023 recipients for its annual its Great Ydeas Small Grants Program, this year with a funding pool of $18,500.
YWCA
There's more than a storm in teacup behind the YWCA's development victory over the objecting residents of Ainslie. There's insults, legal threats and political intrigue, says "Canberra Matters" columnist PAUL COSTIGAN.
The ACT opposition has raised concerns over a “power imbalance” in the territory’s planning following the use of controversial call-in powers to approve a social housing development in Ainslie.
A controversial development application for nine housing units in Ainslie to accommodate vulnerable women has been signed off by Planning Minister Mick Gentleman under call-in powers.
Opinion
Revealed: the trees of Ainslie don’t cast shadows!
"Are there other realistic options for the YWCA to look after the vulnerable without bulldozing the aspirations of families who already live alongside Bill Pye Park?"asks "Canberra Matters" columnist PAUL COSTIGAN.
News
Half of women harassed in past year, says survey
Forty eight per cent of Canberra women have experienced some form of sexual harassment in the last year, according to a recently published survey.
Opinion
Here’s a thought, what if they replaced Mick?
"It is now common for developer-driven DAs to include worthy statements about climate, community values and involvement. The reality is that consultation processes involve ticking boxes and tokenistic engagement," writes PAUL COSTIGAN.
The YMCA has messed up big time on social housing, says "Canberra Matters" columnist PAUL COSTIGAN.
SIX Canberra women were this morning awarded Great Ydeas Small Grants by YWCA Canberra, to…
HANNAH Wandel had a “Great Ydea” and over the past year it has allowed three…
KATY Gallagher has announced the recipients of the YWCA's grants program to raise the profile…
