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EPISODE · Jul 27, 2025 · 37 MIN

Michelle Phillips | Talking Homelessness & Safe, Secure Housing for Women

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In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, host Di Gillett sits down with Michelle Phillips, CEO of YWCA Australia, to talk about one of the most urgent issues facing Australian women today: homelessness and the fight for safe, secure housing. From launching the Women’s A-League to leading global reproductive health services, Michelle’s career has been grounded in fairness, equity, and bold leadership. Now, she’s on the frontlines of Australia’s housing crisis, reshaping how we think about women’s homelessness and why “a roof over your head” is only part of the story. KEY TOPICS: - The early signs of housing insecurity many women miss- Why women are more vulnerable to homelessness than ever before- The powerful role of community support and policy change- What the YWCA’s Women’s Housing Framework is doing differently New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. WHO IS MICHELLE PHILLIPS?Michelle Phillips is CEO of YWCA Australia and a champion for gender equality. She’s led major reforms in women’s housing, introduced a gendered housing framework, and previously broke new ground in sport as the first female CEO of a men’s A-League football team and in establishing the national women’s football league. FIND GUEST NAME AT:Learn more about the Women’s Housing Framework and how to support YWCA: www.ywca.org.auLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-phillips-au/ CONNECT WITH DI & POWER OF WOMEN: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. Follow, share & subscribe so you never miss an episode.Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/  Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen - www.vinilo.com.au  DISCLAIMER:  https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, host Di Gillett sits down with Michelle Phillips, CEO of YWCA Australia, to talk about one of the most urgent issues facing Australian women today: homelessness and the fight for safe, secure housing. From launching the Women’s A-League to leading global reproductive health services, Michelle’s career has been grounded in fairness, equity, and bold leadership. Now, she’s on the frontlines of Australia’s housing crisis, reshaping how we think about women’s homelessness and why “a roof over your head” is only part of the story. KEY TOPICS: - The early signs of housing insecurity many women miss- Why women are more vulnerable to homelessness than ever before- The powerful role of community support and policy change- What the YWCA’s Women’s Housing Framework is doing differently New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. WHO IS MICHELLE PHILLIPS?Michelle Phillips is CEO of YWCA Australia and a champion for gender equality. She’s led major reforms in women’s housing, introduced a gendered housing framework, and previously broke new ground in sport as the first female CEO of a men’s A-League football team and in establishing the national women’s football league. FIND GUEST NAME AT:Learn more about the Women’s Housing Framework and how to support YWCA: www.ywca.org.auLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-phillips-au/ CONNECT WITH DI & POWER OF WOMEN: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. Follow, share & subscribe so you never miss an episode.Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/  Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen - www.vinilo.com.au  DISCLAIMER:  https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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