Women

Promoting the voices of young women through in-depth interviews, this article considers their story of violence, abuse, homelessness, and sense of safety.
This study systematically reviewed the literature examining women’s experiences of menstruation whilst being homeless.
Research shows that most older women who are homeless have never been homeless before. In fact, many don’t self-identify as experiencing homelessness, as they view homelessness as the stereotypical image of a man sleeping rough.

People with limited physical and economic access to the quantity and quality of food they need to live an active…

Liz undertakes a mapping research effort. This report explores the issue of housing for older single women on low incomes is a wicked problem with skeins of complexity, barriers and constraints. Liz explores pockets of innovation, collaboration and experimentation in WA, Australia and the world. There is a call to action for us all to consider as this issues impacts the lives of an estimated 400,000 women over 55yrs in Australia

From the Chair of YWCA National Housing: On behalf of YWCA National Housing and with the support of YWCA Australia,…

Abstract Homelessness is a devastating experience for children and their families. Families, the majority of whose members are children, now…