We’ve been so overwhelmed by the response to our Encore program. It’s been incredible to see how many women in our community have connected with and benefited from Encore, and it’s continuing to grow in such a positive way. So, we’ve created a dedicated space just for Encore on Facebook and Instagram.

We’re heading back to Bunnings Maitland on Saturday 20 June for another BBQ fundraiser to raise funds for our ENCORE program, supporting women in the Hunter Region after breast cancer.

YWCA Hunter Region is excited to share that our ENCORE Maitland program has received valuable community grant funding from Club Maitland City..

YWCA Hunter Region is delighted to share that we’ve received a Building Digital Skills grant from Good Things Australia, enabling us to deliver a series of free digital skills sessions for people aged 50+ throughout 2026.

We had a wonderful day at Maitland Park filming the magic of our ENCORE program, and we were thrilled to welcome a special guest from NBN News.

International Women’s Day 2026 is a global call to stand together and demand equal rights and equal justice for ALL women and girls

West Wallsend - we’re back, and we can’t wait to welcome another incredible group of women ready to move forward together!

YWCA Hunter Region is proud to once again stand alongside Share the Dignity as an official collection point for the March Dignity Drive.

YWCA Hunter Region is excited to announce that ENCORE is now officially listed as a charity partner on Return and Earn. Giving our community a simple, impactful way to support local women recovering from breast cancer.

We’re firing up the BBQ on Saturday 24 January at Bunnings Maitland to raise funds for our ENCORE program, supporting women in the Hunter Region after breast cancer.

We are thrilled to announce that ENCORE is coming to Maitland in 2026, following the success of our application to Maitland City Council’s Biannual Community Projects Grants Program.

The 2025 Walk for ENCORE photo album is now live!

A huge thank you to Kylie from Kylie James Photography for so generously donating her time to capture these beautiful moments.

The results are in… and we’re thrilled to share the final figure from our first-ever Walk for ENCORE!

On 24 September, our Board came together for a strategic planning workshop. The outcome was clear and exciting — our new theme for 2026–2028: Growing Stronger Together: Purpose Before Scale. This guiding vision will help us strengthen our impact, resilience, and community connections in the Hunter.

The results are in - and they're powerful. ENCORE Singleton delivered measurable and meaningful improvements in the lives of local women.

We’re excited to invite our community to join us for Walk for ENCORE, a fundraising event dedicated to raising vital funds to support our ENCORE program.

YWCA Hunter Region congratulates Caz O’Brien on her recent appointment as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Fairhaven.

YWCA Hunter Region is calling on local businesses to lace up alongside the community in support of Walk for ENCORE, a fundraising event helping women in the Hunter rebuild strength and confidence after breast cancer.

Mark your calendars for October 25, 2025 at 8 AM! We're walking to raise funds to keep ENCORE free for women in the Hunter who've experienced breast cancer.

We’re already halfway through our latest Encore program, and what an incredible journey it has been so far!