| The VICTORIAN WOMEN'S TRUST presents: Forum Three: Dangerous and Persuasive Women - Keeping the Faith Centenary of Suffrage in Victoria 1908 - 2008 WHEN: Saturday, November 29 WHERE: BMW Edge Theatre, FederationSquare,Melbourne WHEN: 2.00pm for 2.30pm start FREE!!!!! Book now to reserve your seat for the Women's Trust's third free forum celebrating 100 years of Victorian women's right to vote. The second forum, held in June, provided a unique and entertaining oral and visual presentation - a journey across the century detailing how Australian women have done politics not only differently, but also very successfully. Drawing on the works of significant feminist historians and the Women’s Trust's own research, a unique, first-time and compelling public narrative was delivered, co-presented by radio presenter and journalist Angela Pippos, comedian and entertainer Tracy Bartram, socialhistorian Adjunct Professor Judith Smart and Women's Trust Executive Director Mary Crooks. The Trust's first and second forums were terrific successes - so make sure you don't miss out on this final installment! Book now - phone the Trust on (03) 9642 0422 or email women@vwt.org.au to reserve your seat.
INVITATION TO AN IMPORTANT BOOK LAUNCH ELECTION 2007 The Victorian Women's Trust wishes to celebrate the work of acclaimed journalist and author Margo Kingston, by hosting the Melbourne launch of her new book ‘Still Not Happy John'. The Launch will take place next Monday 22 October 2007 at 10.30 a.m. - at EQ Café Bar, 100 St. Kilda Rd, Melbourne (behind the Arts Centre on the Yarra River side). ‘Still Not Happy John'is a re-published special edition of ‘Not Happy John', Kingston's bestseller in 2004. Penguin Books Australia decided to republish the book in time for this year's federal election. The book focuses on ways in which the Howard Government has attacked our democratic institutions. The book's ethos is very much in line with the Victorian Women's Trust's ‘Purple Sage Project' - a community dialogue based project that revealedthe depth of people's concern about the erosion of democracy during the Kennett Government's tenure in Victoria. Like the Purple Sage Project, Kingston's ‘Still Not Happy John', includes ways in which we as citizens can defend our democracy. It also includes extra chapters on what's happened since 2004. Celebrated musician Kavisha Mazzella will perform at the launch. Thanks to the generosity of Dur-e Dara at EQ, the event is free, but please RSVP as soon as possible. Ring the Victorian Women's Trust so we can help confirm numbers, (03) 9642 0422, or by emailing women@vwt.org.au We look forward to seeing you there! ‘Kingston fearlessly takes the Howard government to task on what she sees as themany betrayals of the Australian people and their freedoms' - Sydney Sunday Telegraph ‘Will ignite fire in the bellies of even the most complacent readers [and] will appeal to readers of any political stripe, especially those who see themselves as moderates' - The Age
FRIDAY 19 - SUNDAY 21 OCTOBER 2007 AT: MELBOURNE EXHIBITION CENTRE Open 10am - 7pm daily, Adults: $15 Student/Concession: $13, Children under14 free Timed to coincide with National Water Week, the Save Water Save Energy Expo is the first National event of itskind and positioned as Australia's largest showcase of products and services which save water, save energy, reduce waste, increase recycling or provide cleaner energy.The Expo offers the community a chance to see, try and buy key products inthe market for homes, offices, businesses, schools and gardens that will make a difference to our planet; now and in the future. International Women's Day 2007 The Victorian Women's Trust was again active on International Women's Day, March 8th 2007. Mary Crooks, Executive Director of the Trust spoke to approximately forty female, and a four lucky male, students at Northcote High School on the power of the individual. Mary quoted Margaret Mead, US anthropologist and populariser of anthropology (1901 - 1978) "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is theonly thing that ever has." Dur-e Dara Convenor of the Trust was guest speaker at an IWD dinner in Ballarat organised by ZONTA, an international women's group which aims to advance the status of women. Over 250 were in attendance and were entertained by local choirs between courses. Dur-e's main message to the dinner was that if we look after women inour society, we will also be looking after children and men. She also urged women to make sure we are heard by the political forces around us. Staff from the Trust attended an IWD lunch forbusiness women at the Queen Victoria Centre organised by the QV Centre and WIRE. Proceeds from the lunch will go towards a new grant "Women taking Control" to be managed by VWT. Our staff were also represented at the Victorian Trades Hall Council lunchtime rally at the GPO. Happy IWD! |
ChangeMakers Australia Workshop Executive Director, Mary Crooks, conducted an inaugural ChangeMakers Austalia workshop in June, 2006. "Suffer the little children: contemporary trends and issues impacting on Australian children". |
Multiculturalism - it's worth defending The Essie Burbridge Community Award was launched on Tuesday 11th July 2006 at the Immigration Museum in Melbourne. The key note addresses were given by the Hon Mary Delahunty Minister for the Arts and Women's Affairs and Professor Marilyn Lake from the School of European and Historical Studies at La Trobe University. Both speakers addressed the importance of multiculturalism to our state and our society and how one person, Essie Burbridge, was able to make a difference. For more information on the Award or the launch please see go to the Essie Burbridge Community Award website www.vwt.org.au/ebca . |
 News ItemFebruary 23 2006: Kate Szweczyk's paper on "The Impacts of Detention on Family relationships" added to the students page. Read the paper here... |
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