Brazen Hussies: an ode to the second wave
"Brazen Hussies is energising, emboldening and the kind of doco we need this year. Now in all good cinemas, go see it and spread the word."
25th November, 20 Read more
Hope and progress: Reproductive Health and Wellbeing Leave
Read about HACSU's campaign to introduce Reproductive Health and Wellbeing Leave as one of their key claims in their current Mental Health Enterprise Agreement bargaining.
13th October, 20 Read more
Launch of Between the Leaves podcast with hosts Ellen van Neerven and Hermina Burns
On Thursday 8 October 2020, we launched our new show, Between the Leaves. Hosted by award-winning Mununjali Yugambeh poet Ellen van Neerven; and Hermina Burns, poet and author of two poetry collections, Bite of a Bluebottle and Against Separation Creek (2020); Between the Leaves is timely collection of handpicked feminist poetry. In each episode, Ellen and Hermina illuminate poems written by women and the gender diverse, as well as their own original works, moving through themes like love, race and feminism. Episodes will be released weekly from Thursday 8 October 2020. Listen...
8th October, 20 Read more
The Anatomy of Assumption
Why do people assume that a journalist reporting on reproductive rights has an abortion story of her own?
15th September, 20 Read more
Celebrating 10 Years of Partnership: VWT & Melbourne Storm
Our partnership with Melbourne Storm has always been grounded in respect and meaningful exchange of ideas.
14th September, 20 Read more
Zooming in on our inner worlds
"It was about connection: a reminder that within this isolation we’re not alone. And while our individual worlds may be contained within our homes, we're building bridges to link them back together."
14th August, 20 Read more
Truth, Power and the Law: What will it take to end sexual harassment?
A panel discussion on safety and law reform, power redress and cultural change. Featuring Bri Lee (author of Eggshell Skull); Josh Bornstein (principal lawyer, Maurice Blackburn); Katherine Teh (founder, Futureye); and Mary Crooks AO (executive director, Victorian Women's Trust). This panel has been Auslan interpreted.
14th August, 20 Read more
Fleabag and Milkman: narrators expose the story, and us
Audrey Vong holds up two feminist works side by side — Anna Burns' award winning novel 'Milkman' and dark comedy series 'Fleabag' — and unpacks the intriguing narrative forces that drive them.
14th August, 20 Read more
Feminist Fridays live with Ella Hooper + Jess Ribeiro
Feminist Fridays are fortnightly conversations between two feminists broadcast live on the Trust Facebook page.
24th July, 20 Read more
Masks that support local makers and give back to community
Casimira Melican set out to find information about organisations that are making sure that everyone can access masks regardless of their situation.
23rd July, 20 Read more