Aimee Carruthers: Creator & Clampaigner
Aimee Carruthers is the kind of lady who wears many hats, and boy, does she wear them well.
24th May, 19 Read more
Menstrual Activism is Taking Over the World
A new wave of period activism is a-flowin’ (ha) around the world. High on the agenda is tackling period poverty to support the millions of people around the world who can not afford menstrual supplies, promoting sustainable alternatives like reusable menstrual cups in the face of climate change and campaigning for greater awareness of periods in the workplace, schools and life in general. Menstrual activists are united in fighting for drastic change in the way we think about periods. Reimagining menstruation as something positive and worthy of celebration, undermining the pervasive...
21st May, 19 Read more
Michelle Pereira’s work illustrates strength and unity
Known on Instagram as Young Papadum, Michelle Pereira makes character driven illustrations. Her subjects are trendy and fierce, seen riding motorbikes next to ravens without a care in their world. No wonder we can't get enough of her work.
10th May, 19 Read more
Guide to International Women’s Day 2019
March, dance, sing, listen — do all the good things this IWD!
4th March, 19 Read more
My Unexpected Romance with Romance Novels
Jess explains the important relationship between love stories, feminism and consent.
25th February, 19 Read more
Best of 2018: Most Read Blogs As Voted By You
Did your fave make the top 10? Only one way to find out.
20th December, 18 Read more
VWT’s Guide to a Feminist Summer
As the days get longer and the temperature rises, here’s our guide to keeping cool as you soak up feminist art and culture.
4th December, 18 Read more
Madison Griffiths’ latest poem is an ode to women everywhere
"THE FIRST SUPERHERO WAS A WOMAN. NIGHT-VISION WARRIOR, WHO LISTENS FOR DEAD-OF-NIGHT RUSTLES"
30th November, 18 Read more
Lindstrom’s work depicts, ‘a woman, standing defiantly, ready for battle with both hope and heart’.
Well, this is pretty darn exciting! After months of secret scheming behind the scenes, we're finally ready to show you the joyous artwork Alice Lindstrom has created for the Victorian Women's Trust, available now in the VWT Shop. Based in Melbourne, Alice's work forms the centrepiece of our end of year fundraising appeal, When She Rises, We All Rise (donate here). Alice is a maker with a passion for representing women in all their diversity. Her collages offer a glimpse into worlds of possibility, gracing children's books, tea cups, cards and countless walls. And now,...
28th November, 18 Read more
Is Pauline a champion for neglected Aussie battlers?
Kerry-Anne Walsh, author of The Stalking of Julia Gillard, asks who is Pauline Hanson? Does she really stand for the battler, or has it only ever been about her personal pursuit for power and infamy?
4th October, 18 Read more