ADVOCACY
We use our voice to influence decision-makers and drive dialogue on issues
affecting young women consistent with our values, priorities and programs.
In the lead up to the State Election we released a 30 point State Election
Platform canvassing a range of issues important to women across four main
areas:
Advancing Young Women’s Leadership
Increasing Women’s Economic Security
Promotion of Respectful Relationships and the Prevention of Violence
Against Women and Girls, and
Investing in Women and Girls’ Health and Wellbeing.
Our Election Platform generated Minister, MP and stakeholder meetings and
made media headlines.
YWCA Adelaide’s media profile continues to rise and this year saw the
organisation feature in mainstream media more than 70 times: on average
once every five days. More than 50% of the media mentions were as a result
of the organisation being contacted for comment, indicating a growing
reputation as a key representative of issues affecting women.