Power of Programs

YWCA of Adelaide Programs

Young Women’s Program – Empowers young women with the skills and knowledge to achieve their dreams. The YWCA of Adelaide provides opportunities for young women to develop their leadership and life skills.

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Youth Mentoring - Provides early intervention for disadvantaged young people who lack adult support and involvement in their lives. The Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) and Connect-4 programs develop self esteem, confidence and social relationships through mentoring.

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Northern Services – The YWCA of Adelaide provides programs and services to young people aged 12 -25 years, living, attending school or socialising in the northern regions of Adelaide.

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Encore - an 8 week exercise program for women after mastectomy, lumpectomy or breast reconstruction surgery. Based around floor and pool exercises and relaxation techniques, it is safe, fun and therapeutic.

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Walking Clubs – The YWCA of Adelaide walking clubs meet throughout the year to socialise and tackle various bushwalking trails around and near Adelaide.

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Women’s Clubs
The YWCA of Adelaide supports women’s clubs for women of all ages and backgrounds which meet weekly for social, networking and fundraising activities. 

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Aboriginal Parental Engagement Program
This is a culturally appropriate and community driven Indigenous Strength-Based Parenting, Leadership and Mentoring Program to support mothers/carers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) children.

Build your parenting and leadership knowledge and increase your understanding about ways to be more involved in your child’s schools years including pre-school and child care
and help your child be more successful at
school and have a better future.

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Aboriginal Young Women’s Leadership Program
This Program is an exciting new collaborative project between the YWCA of Adelaide, Women’s Health Statewide State Aboriginal Young Women’s Committee and Maxima Indigenous Employment Services. This project will provide opportunities for Aboriginal young women to develop their leadership skills through various opportunities including:

• 1:1 Mentoring
• Professional development workshops
• Networking Sessions
• Structured volunteering opportunities
• Employment opportunities

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