Our Executive Director, Mary Crooks AO, is set to pass the baton
A very important message from our Chair, Alana Johnson AM, paying homage to 28 years of feminist leadership from VWT Executive Director, Mary Crooks AO.
4th March, 25 Read more
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Trust Women: Lunch Break Sessions | Policy Takeaways – Nuclear Power in Australia [Webinar]
Here's a cheat sheet of policy takeaways from our webinar on nuclear policy in Australia, featuring Wendy Farmer and Alex Engel-Mallon.
28th February, 25 Read more
Watch | Energy: Is Nuclear an Option for Australia?
Catch up on our Trust Women expert discussion of nuclear policy in Australia, featuring Wendy Farmer and Alex Engel-Mallon.
25th February, 25 Read more
Chernobyl and Fukushima: A Stark Warning Against Nuclear Risks
As the world debates the future of nuclear — and the Coalition floats plans to make nuclear a significant power source for Australia — these historic crises stand as cautionary tales, worthy of greater reflection.
19th February, 25 Read more
Introducing Trust Women: A Webinar Series on the Policy Issues That Matter
Join the Victorian Women’s Trust for Trust Women: Lunch Break Sessions — a new webinar series designed to break down some of the most important gender equality policy challenges facing Australia today.
7th February, 25 Read more
Carly Findlay OAM on the power of speech
Award winning writer Carly Findlay reflects on why it's so important to platform women with disabilities.
5th February, 25 Read more
Four diverse changemakers join the Victorian Women’s Trust board
The Victorian Women’s Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Mudiwa Chipungu, Neha Samar, Fleur Katsmartin and Dr Emma McNicol to the Board.
5th February, 25 Read more
“There’s something missing; the voices of women” Diana Bryant AO KC on the need for Madam Speaker
Photo: (from left) Anna Burke, Mary Crooks AO, Diana Bryant AO KC by Breeana Dunbar The following is a transcript of a speech delivered by Diana Bryant AO KC, Former Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia, at the launch of Madam Speaker on 20 November 2024: Thank you. It's a really great pleasure and an honour for me to be invited tonight to launch this important initiative. When Mary invited me to do it, I was immediately sympathetic at the project she was doing and giving, as she described it, giving a...
12th December, 24 Read more
The Feminist Legacy of Fay Marles AO: A Eulogy by Mary Crooks AO
Delivered at a memorial service on Friday 29 November, Mary Crooks AO paid tribute to the significant feminist legacy of Victoria's first Equal Opportunity Commissioner.
12th December, 24 Read more
Sexism at School: Educator Survey Results
Results from our survey of educators show that sexism and gender-based abuse is alive and well in today’s classrooms. Teachers provide their take the rise of the manosphere and what it means for educational outcomes.
12th December, 24 Read more