Sarah Ratcliffe (Phd candidate, University of Sydney) offers her insights into the fall out from the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade, and what this judgement means for abortion access in Australia. Is Australia likely to follow in America's footsteps?
7th July, 22 Read more
An edited extract from Manjula Datta O’Connor's incisive investigation of domestic violence in South Asian communities, and the resilience of women in the face of adversity.
7th July, 22 Read more
Royal Far West CEO Jacqueline Emery writes why the fate of rural and remote communities in years to come depends on what we do about early learning now.
22nd April, 22 Read more
We all have a right to open and clear dialogue with our elected representatives. This is what to do when they to brush you off.
14th April, 22 Read more
To celebrate International Women's Day on 8 March 2022, the Victorian Women's Trust, in partnership with Thrive By Five ran a discussion event with panelists Angela Jackson, Nyadol Nyuon, Jacqueline Emery and Jay Weatherill, canvassing the issues of childcare reform and examining the current state of affairs. Where to get help in Australia: 1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732 Lifeline 13 11 14 Watch the video, view the chat log and read the transcript below. TRANSCRIPT 00:01:23.000 --> 00:01:36.000 MARY: Welcome everyone and happy International Women's Day, the 8th of March 2022. I'm Mary Crooks and I'm the...
13th April, 22 Read more
Earth System Scientist and ANU Emeritus Professor Dr Will Steffen tells VWT why climate action should be a pivotal election issue, especially for women and girls.
7th April, 22 Read more
Hear from aged care worker and VWT volunteer on why wage justice matters to her this election year.
30th March, 22 Read more
Imagine. Candidates with the best chance of winning Lower House seats in the forthcoming federal election are asked by constituents where they stand on a set of key issues of deep concern to so many, especially women. You and your friends work to secure their responses on these issues. Your summaries of their responses are promoted across your networks— family, other friends, acquaintances, colleagues and your community networks, ultimately assisting people to make informed choices about candidates on election day. Once your representative takes a seat in the Lower House, you and...
17th March, 22 Read more
Catch up on 'Empowering Women', a Zoom panel talk including authors Susie Allanson and Lizzie O’Shea, Hugh de Kretser (CEO, Human Rights Law Centre) and moderator Santilla Chingaipe.
17th September, 21 Read more
The full keynote address given by Mary Crooks AO, Executive Director of the Victorian Women’s Trust, to the Equals Now Symposium, Canberra 16 June 2021.
24th June, 21 Read more