Ywca of Perth Inc.

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For almost 146 years the YWCA has been in the business of securing women's rights around the world.

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The YWCA of Perth works directly with women and girls to improve their lives.
The YWCA Encore program is an eight week exercise and information program for women who have had breast cancer. It is run at various locations in the Perth metro area and in regional centres.
Every Girl is a national YWCA program for girls ages 9-14 years from disadvantaged communities to achieve positive change, enable the development of strong self worth, growth in confidence, and to decrease bullying and stereotypes. Using a strengths based approach and a human rights framework, this cutting edge program guides girls to create new areas of resilience, and to help them find their voice through civic and community engagement.

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YWCA Encore is an eight week program for women who have had breast cancer. The program combines information sessions and floor and pool based exercises to to improve mobility, strength, general fitness and self confidence. The program runs for 2 hours a week over 8 weeks. Attendance is by enrolment only and medical approval is required. Contact the office on 9440 3501 for more information.

"YWCA Australia is a leading national feminist organisation working towards a future where all women, young women and girls are equal, safe and respected. We advocate for women leading change, and fight for gender equality and women’s rights."