Esther is a feminist with a to-do list. At the top of her agenda is putting an end to all-male panels ('manels', if you will) ensuring events, festival line-ups, and more, actually reflect the diversity of our community.
3rd May, 18 Read more
Through a chance find, Rosemary is given the rare opportunity to revisit her wedding day in 1971. In this previously unseen footage, Rosemary is greeted with the image of herself as a young woman, full of potential, and a rush of memories, both good and troubling.
3rd May, 18 Read more
If you’re a woman in your 20s and 30s, Jan Fran reckons you should be thinking about your money because it’ll pay off down the track.
5th April, 18 Read more
On March 1, a full house eagerly took their seats inside ACMI for the official launch of A White Hot Flame, a biography of Mary Bennett written by historian Sue Taffe, and for the world premiere of Letters Across the Desert, a Victorian Women’s Trust documentary film by Stu Mannion.
14th March, 18 Read more
Reflecting on what women have gained in the past century, and how far we still have to go in the next.
8th March, 18 Read more
Your go-guide to IWD 2018 in and around Melbourne. [Image by Tyler Feder]
1st March, 18 Read more
“Loyalty and trust takes us to greater heights than most because we’re prepared to take the ride.”
5th February, 18 Read more
Our sold out event 'Ideas to Action' with political economist Marilyn Waring and Richard Denniss, had a central take home message: "if Australia’s serious about achieving gender equality we need some of that old 70s fervour back."
5th February, 18 Read more
There has never been research into sexual violence at music festivals in Australia - until now.
5th February, 18 Read more
I’m calling it early; 2018 is the year of the woman. Only days in and we’ve already seen a tremendous display of solidarity, bravery, strength and inspiration from leading feminist figures. In case you missed it, this year’s Golden Globes Awards ceremony was a lot more politically charged than usual. Oprah delivered a powerful speech on the gender and racial discrimination rampant in the industry. Natalie Portman called out the lack of female representation in the nominees for best director. And a majority of the women attending the event wore...
12th January, 18 Read more