ywca encore has the unique approach of combining specially designed exercises with a supportive environment.
ywca encore has been operating in Australia for over 25 years and has already helped thousands of women.
ywca encore is a national program of the YWCA of Australia, delivered through our member associations.
For Breast Cancer Awareness month in October, the YWCA of Perth have an innovative fundraising and awareness raising concept – their Travelling Bra. The Bra visits workplaces, where staff are invited to wear pink or purple for the day and ‘fill the cups’ with donations, which are often matched by the employer.
YWCA of Perth deliver Encore programs in communities in regional WA and Perth, and the Travelling Bra has a similar scope for her adventures.
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In the past 25 years approximately 6,000 women around Australia have completed the ywca encore program.
ywca encore was originally developed in the USA in the 1970s by a ballet teacher who had experienced breast cancer and saw the need to help other women with similar experiences to rebuild their physical and emotional strength. The program was set up and expanded through YWCA USA.
ywca encore came to Australia in 1983 and 2008 saw ywca encore celebrate 25 years in Australia. The ywca encore program also operates in New Zealand, the USA, Canada and Japan.
