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Geelong is located 75km south of Melbourne. It has a population of 221,000 people and is Victoria’s second largest city being the gateway to the Great Ocean Road. Geelong is the home to many major industries.
The YWCA has a long history in Geelong dating back to 1871. YWCA Geelong was started to provide opportunities for women to develop to their full potential and to encourage responsible action in the community.
YWCA Victoria runs programs and services in Geelong and the YWCA facilities are used by a number of community groups in the City of Geelong.
All of the programs below can be run within other organisations in the Geelong region on a fee for service basis. For further information please contact Justine Devonport, Program Coordinator.
Adult and Community Further Education programs (ACFE)
Various pre-accredited programs aimed at increasing women’s confidence and ability to re-enter education or the workforce, including Girls R Great and Women@Work.
Women @ Work
An art based educational program to increase confidence and identify skills needed to obtain employment. Women can discover hidden skills using art activities, prepare an action plan, learn how to communicate effectively and overcome fears and barriers.
Girls R Great
Girls R Great is an eight week program to improve confidence, self esteem and positive body image. The eight workshops are creative, reflective or physical in nature, but all are fun and conducted in a relaxed and casual manner. A certificate of participation will be issued at the completion of the eight weeks.
Knowbodies
An art and physical activity program to allow grade six girls to see their bodies as competent, capable and diverse.
Girls Rock
A school based program, building healthy relationships and positive self esteem in grade six girls, by using art activities, physical games and dramatic workshops.
Moving Mums and Tots
An 8 week program including guided discussion around the impact of motherhood on a woman’s mental and physical state and post natal yoga and movement with babies. Activities are fun for mother and child and are facilitated by experienced instructors.
Girlstorey ARTreach
A community strengthening program allowing young women to work through issues using artistic expression. Young women do not need to be experienced in the Arts to participate.
Professional Development
One off sessions for community health and development workers to assist in gaining life balance, debriefing and learning relaxation techniques
Recreation
YWCA also connects with other organisations to help engage women in larger events such as Reclaim the Night and other community festivals.
YWCA Geelong Badminton club meets on Tuesday afternoons.
YWCA Good Companions meet every third Tuesday.
Contact details for YWCA programs in Geelong
74-78 Little Malop Street, Geelong, 3220PO Box 1820, Geelong, 3220
Phone: 03 5221 6333
fax: 03 5221 6333
Email: geelong@ywca.net
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