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25+ Female Focused Charities in Australia

January 30, 2025 5:11 am

Discover a selection of female-focused charities in Australia, each dedicated to empowering women through initiatives addressing health, safety, and equality. If you’re looking to donate or get involved, these organisations offer meaningful ways to support women facing challenges like domestic violence, homelessness, and inequality.

For those considering a more structured and long-term approach to supporting these causes, establishing a Private Ancillary Fund can provide a flexible and tax-effective way to manage your charitable giving in Australia.

Disclaimer

The following list includes various charities and organisations in Australia dedicated to supporting women. While we aim to provide accurate and up-to-date information, details such as services, contact information, and availability may change. Please visit each organisation’s website and/or ACNC website for the latest updates and support options.

Domestic Violence Support

  • White Ribbon AustraliaWebsite | Call: 1800 737 732
  • Women’s Legal ServiceWebsite | Call: 1800 957 957
  • Full Stop AustraliaWebsite | Call: 1800 385 578
  • Toora Women IncorporatedWebsite | Call: (02) 6122 7000
  • Women’s Resilience Centre LimitedWebsite | Call: 1300 895 991

Women’s Health & Wellbeing

  • Jean Hailes for Women’s HealthWebsite | Call: 1800 532 642
  • Endometriosis AustraliaWebsite
  • Women’s Welfare Australia Inc.Website
  • Women With Disabilities Australia IncWebsite | Call: 0438 535 123
  • Women’s Health VictoriaWebsite | Call: +61 3 9664 9300

Women’s Empowerment & Rights

  • YWCA AustraliaWebsite | Call: (02) 9285 6264
  • Australian Women Against Violence AllianceWebsite
  • Support The Girls Australia LTDWebsite | Call: 0450 544 757
  • Her Place Australian Women’s Heritage & Museum LtdWebsite
  • Women of ColourWebsite| Call: 0288757823
  • International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA)Website| Call: 1300 661 812

Women’s Homelessness & Housing

  • Women’s Housing CompanyWebsite | Call: (02) 8202 9313
  • McAuley Community Services for WomenWebsite | Call: (03) 9362 8900
  • UN Women National Committee Australia LtdWebsite | Call: (02) 6185 0010
  • Beryl Women Inc.Website | Call: (02) 6230 6900
  • The Lady Musgrave TrustWebsite
  • Women’s Property InitiativesWebsite| Call: 03 96647800

Indigenous Women’s Support

  • First Nations Women’s AllianceWebsite
  • Wirringa Baiya Aboriginal Women’s Legal CentreWebsite | Call: (02) 9569 3847
  • Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention & Legal Service VictoriaWebsite | Call: 1800 105 303
  • National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s AllianceWebsite