News and stories

Mable’s story

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, Lady Heydon House five years ago and loves having the company and support of the other women. As Mable needed support with aging in place, we supported her to get an Aged Care Package for assistance with cleaning, house work and independent living aids. Mable tells us that she loves her home so much that she wants to stay there until she “leaves in her pink coffin”!

Mable's story

*The personal stories throughout this website are based on the real experiences of YWCA Canberra’s housing clients. Their names and identities have been protected for privacy reasons.

May 2, 2019
Mable's story

Mable’s story

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,
May 1, 2019
Christine's story

Christine’s story

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.
April 30, 2019
Krishna's story

Krishna’s story

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.
April 16, 2019
ACT’s first charitable property management service opens for business

Opportunity for property owners to make a difference

Today YWCA Canberra launched Rentwell, the first charitable property management service of its kind in the ACT. “At YWCA Canberra we believe that all Canberrans should have quality, affordable and secure housing options,” said Frances Crimmins, Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Canberra.