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We work for a world where all women achieve their potential, live safely without fear of discrimination and disadvantage, enjoying full participation as citizens.

Create a better world for women – and everyone benefits

Vida's Voices - Young Women Speak
is the latest Women's Trust initiative. This project is the first girl-only state wide leadership/public speaking competition, for Year 10 girls.

Click here for the topic for the prepared speech.

Thank you to all the students who have entered and are competing during September.
Good luck and enjoy!


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Through to the semi finals are Laura Whitney from Eurora Secondary College (left) and Rochelle Flack of Wodonga Senior Secondary. Congratulations!
 
Find out more - click below
 
 
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The Trust started in 1985 – a completely independent body working to improve conditions for women and girls in practical and lasting ways.

  • We have a funding program that invests in women and girls to effect social change. Applications for the 2010 grants program are now closed.
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  • We are proud of the great outcomes from our funding program.
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  • We advocate for women on key issues that affect their lives.
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  • We initiate special projects that deliver real outcomes for women. Find out more about Be The Hero our violence prevention program for young men.
    Click here for special initiatives.
  • We showcase women's talents and foster networks for the exchange of skills, ideas and information.
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  • We aim to make a difference. Importantly, everything we do is because women give us the financial means to make it possible.
  • You can donate to our work.
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  • You can become a member of the Trust.
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  • You can register for our e-bulletins.
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Latest News at the Trust

ABC TV's Compass program featured The Nun's Story which tells the story of many nuns being forsaken by their Church when they left. This program follows from  the original research work of the Trust, Paradox of Service.

A Gender Lens: Workshops for Philanthropic Effectiveness
Register here for the final 2 workshops in Melbourne and Sydney, to be held in September.
These workshops are not to  be missed!
 
A Gender Lens for Inclusive Philanthropy by Executive Director Mary Crooks is  a must read for anyone involved in exploring the important role that gender plays in our lives.  Details here.

  View Girl Effect here

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In the News

GetUp! has issued a video of some of Tony Abbot's responses to issues of concern to women.

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