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General Info

YWCA of Adelaide empowers young women with the skills and knowledge to achieve their dreams. The YWCA of Adelaide promotes and provides a range of opportunities for young women to develop and exercise their leadership and life skills. The Young Women’s Leadership Program (YWLP) is the YWCA of Adelaide flagship program for young women. The YWLP offers young women aged 16-30 years the chance to develop their skills and knowledge and enhance their success in work and life. The program is informed by a Young Women's Steering Committee and offers cafe style group mentoring forums, training workshops and one to one mentoring opportunities for young women.

Steering Group

The Steering Group of young women aged 16-30 meet once a month to plan and develop the YWLP. The YWCA of Adelaide Project Coordinator supports the Steering Group and the young women participating in the YWLP. If you are interested in joining the Steering Group, please contact Deborah Fehler on deborah.fehler@ywca.com.au or on 8203 9403.

Networking Forums

Networking Forums offer young women the opportunity to hear and learn from prominent and successful South Australian women in an informal café setting. They provide a safe and informal environment where young women can discuss different topics and build their networks and friendships. A variety of topics are covered including goal setting, work life balance and women's health. To find out more details of our next Networking Forum, please click here.

   

One to One Mentoring

Our small but highly successful program matches experienced volunteer mentors with young women to support them in reaching their goals and aspirations. Young women may gain support in a range of areas including starting a small business, developing career paths, applying for and gaining a promotion, supporting and developing strategies for people management, reflecting on work practices and relationships in the workplace and strategies for achieving work-life balance.

A mentor assists in the growth and development of another person whilst also benefiting from the relationship. Mentors can fill one or more of the roles of teacher, coach, role model, adviser, leader, supporter, friend and challenger.

If you are interested in having a mentor or becoming a mentor, please complete the application form and send it to Deborah Fehler at deborah.fehler@ywca.com.au or to 17 Hutt Street, ADELAIDE, SA 5000. If you have any questions about the mentoring program, please contact Deborah on 8203 9403.

Training and Workshops

Sassy and Savvy: Young Women's Board Training is an introductory course to support young women to become a member of a Board. This workshop gives an overview of:

  • the skills and knowledge young women bring to a board
  • benefits of board membership for young women
  • how boards work
  • legal obligations of board members
  • effective communication skills for board members

The workshop is designed for young women aged 16-30 years but is also open for women of any age at a small cost. The board training gives young women the chance to learn what you need to know about being a board member on a government board or a community organisation board. To find out the details of our next Board Training Workshop, please click here.

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For more information please call Deborah Fehler on 8203 9403 or email deborah.fehler@ywca.com.au

We run a variety of other training workshops in schools, within the community and through the YWLP program. These include:

  • Leadership development
  • Body image
  • Gender role stereotypes
  • Advocacy
  • Theatre Workshops

YWCA of Adelaide can design workshops to meet the specific needs of each group. If you would like more information on training and workshops offered by YWCA of Adelaide, click here to view upcoming workshops or contact Deborah Fehler on 8203 9403 or email deborah.fehler@ywca.com.au to discuss your individual requirements.

Young Women Elist

Are you a South Australian-based young woman who wants the latest information on how to get more involved in your local and global community? The YWCA provides a weekly email update to young women and those who work with young people about events and opportunities available to young women across the YWCA as well as women's, human rights and social justice arenas. The content ranges from activities and workshops run by the YWCA and other agencies through to opportunities such as grants, internships and employment.

To join the e-list simply contact Deborah Fehler deborah.fehler@ywca.com.au and enter "add me to the ywca young women's e-list" to the subject.

For Further information on the Young Women’s Program:

Deborah Fehler - Program Coordinator
Young Women's Leadership Program
YWCA of Adelaide
Address: 17 Hutt Street Adelaide, South Australia
Phone: +61 8 8203 9400 phone
Fax: +61 8 8203 9498 fax
Email: deborah.fehler@ywca.com.au

Past programs

Theatre Work
In conjunction with Purr Productions, the YWCA of Adelaide ran theatre workshops that culminated in a performance for young women 16-30 years old. Participants learned theatre skills as a means for personal discovery, explored women's issues, met new people and had fun. The program comprised10 weekly workshops, run on weeknights.