One year of renting well
May 19, 2020
May marked the first anniversary of Rentwell. One year in, Rentwell has already signed up 25 homes and improved the lives of 49 people who now […]
Two new families in homes through Rentwell
January 15, 2020
Our Rentwell affordable housing program is off to a great start in 2020 with two new properties getting tenants. Both properties were signed up with Rentwell […]
Tahlia’s story
November 3, 2019
Tahlia* is a single mum with two children: one in school and one 18 months old. She was living in Queensland with a partner but had […]
Jude’s story
October 30, 2019
Jude and her husband David were lucky enough to live a comfortable life, when they both come into inheritances within two years. They knew they didn’t […]
Krishna’s story
October 3, 2019
I’ve done it tough in the past. I have experienced domestic violence and lived in poverty, especially when I was a single parent. I’m fortunate enough now to be able to give back by engaging YWCA Canberra to manage my investment property through Rentwell.
Mable’s story
October 3, 2019
Mable*, who is 80 years old spent decades caring for another elderly friend in their family home. When her friend passed away and the house was sold by their family, Mable found herself without a place to call home. Mable moved into our share house for older women,
Christine’s story
October 3, 2019
Christine* is a 78 year old woman who lived in country NSW her whole life raising her three children alongside her husband Bob. When her kids left home Christine worked in the health and education sectors, before becoming a full-time carer for her elderly mother.
Snow Foundation partnership makes Rentwell even more attractive for property owners
October 2, 2019
The Snow Foundation has come onboard as a funding partner for Rentwell. Thanks to the Snow Foundation’s incredible generosity, YWCA Canberra will continue to grow the […]
Sharing the Rentwell story
June 14, 2019
This week YWCA Canberra’s CEO, Frances Crimmins participated in the Property Council ACT’s event, “Innovation in Housing Typology”. The event focused on affordable housing in the […]