Keeping the hope alive
Marlee Silva, Gamilaroi and Dunghutti storyteller, on how she keeps the hope alive in tough times.
7th February, 20 Read moreMarlee Silva, Gamilaroi and Dunghutti storyteller, on how she keeps the hope alive in tough times.
7th February, 20 Read moreOur new Sub-Funds recognise couples united in their vision to bring about a better world by investing in women and girls.
15th January, 20 Read moreNo matter who we are talking to, somehow we always find a way to bring the conversation back to our favourite topic: feminist podcasters.
14th January, 20 Read moreToday we honour the memory and legacy of the Hon. John Cain, the longest serving Labor Premier of Victoria (1982-1990) who was instrumental in the establishment of the Victorian Women’s Trust.
23rd December, 19 Read moreWondering what the 16 Days of Activism is and how you can get involved? Our Research & Advocacy Officer Casimira Melican has all the info you need to make this year's campaign the most impactful one yet!
25th November, 19 Read moreContent warning: sexual violence → Support Services Above: timelapse video of an illustration by Sarah Firth (www.sarahthefirth.com) captured live on Mon 18 Nov 2019. Follow Sarah's incredible work on socials: @sarahthefirth What an experience! Our event with Tarana Burke on Monday night was truly an exceptional moment; one we are so grateful to have shared with you. 800 people gathered at Collingwood Town Hall to hear Me Too Founder Tarana Burke speaking alongside Dr. Kyllie Cripps (proud Pallawah woman and violence prevention expert); Kate Jenkins (Federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner); Tracey Spicer AM (journalist);...
20th November, 19 Read moreMoney Power Freedom is a six part podcast series looking at the barriers women face to their economic security.
8th October, 19 Read moreCHRIS GORDON Event Manager, Readings “If you start reading books, you are opening yourself up to a whole entire world of possibilities, of politics, and of equality. I’ve worked with the Victorian Women’s Trust for a couple of decades, even before I started working at Readings Bookshop. The partnership between Readings and the Trust first started around the Watermark Australia book in 2007, when we stocked it at the Readings. Partnering with VWT is a win-win situation for everyone. It brings a new audience to Readings, and a new audience to the Victorian...
7th August, 19 Read moreContent warning: sexual violence. See support services here. MIFF is back! The Melbourne International Film Festival (which has been running since 1952) is happening from 1-18 August 2019. The three-week film extravaganza will see some of the best works from around the globe playing on screens at some of Melbourne’s most iconic venues, including Cinema Nova, the Capitol and the Forum theatre. With over 400 films to choose from, a quick scroll through the programme may leave you feeling a little overwhelmed. Luckily, we’ve done the hard yards for you and put...
7th August, 19 Read moreHave you got a social change project that helps women and girls thrive? Apply to one of our Sub-Funds.
8th July, 19 Read more