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ywca encore supporters

ywca encore is supported by a number of partners. 

Corporate partners

For 10 years, ywca encore has had a relationship with Avon. 

We are currently looking for additional corporate and business partners.

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State and territory partnerships

New South Wales

ywca encore programs in NSW are funded by NSW Health.

Northern Territory  

ywca encore programs in the Northern Territory are funded by Dragons Abreast.

 Volunteers

Some of the local ywca encore programs are supported by committed volunteers who devote their time and energy so that more women can benefit from the program. YWCA Australia would like to acknowledge and thank those volunteers for their work.

Donate Now

Help us with this important work. Your support can help make a difference to the lives of women who have experienced breast cancer.

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News

In the past 25 years approximately 6,000 women around Australia have completed the ywca encore program.

History of YWCA Encore

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.