Our vision

Full gender equality = a world where women, girls, and gender diverse people take up all of life’s opportunities with respect, safety and dignity.

The Victorian Women's Trust

Our overarching engine room conducting research, advocacy and public campaigns to ensure gender equality becomes a reality in this lifetime.

The Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls

Our national harm prevention arm pursuing circuit-breaking solutions to ensure brighter, safer and fairer future for women and girls.

The Victorian Women’s Benevolent Trust

Our grant-making arm providing grants to community organisations that are finding innovative ways for women and girls to thrive and reach their full potential.

Established in 1985, the Victorian Women’s Trust (VWT) is a proudly independent feminist organisation. We support women, girls and gender diverse people to thrive.

We create social change projects and campaigns; conduct research on the issues affecting our communities; run thought-provoking events; provide mentorship opportunities; and give grants to vital grassroots projects.

Our advocacy work focuses on three high impact areas: economic security, health and safety, and equal representation. Creating change in these areas is key to achieving true gender equality.

VWT is 100% powered by donations from people in the community who share our vision for an equal future for all.

Sub-Funds

Would you like to make lasting impact in the community? Are you passionate about strategic, gender-wise philanthropy? Establishing a Sub-Fund within the Victorian Women’s Benevolent Trust is...

Economic Security

Focus Areas

We all deserve the freedom to determine the course of our own lives, without financial struggle.

Health & Safety

Focus Areas

Everyone has the right to be safe in their homes, on the streets, at work and in digital spaces.

Equal Representation

Focus Areas

We all have the right to be seen, heard and recognised for our contributions to society.

Be part of the future

Become a Trust donor today, so that in this lifetime we can be:

equally paid for the same work
safe on the streets and in our homes
equally represented in our parliament and leadership positions
in charge of our own bodies

Donate now