Maternity Care in Australia: Is the system working?
“The birth culture we have isn't woman-centred, it's about having a healthy baby and pushing the mum to the wayside.”
6th August, 25 Read more
Introducing Trust Women: A Webinar Series on the Policy Issues That Matter
Join the Victorian Women’s Trust for Trust Women: Lunch Break Sessions — a new webinar series designed to break down some of the most important gender equality policy challenges facing Australia today.
7th February, 25 Read more
Webinar | The Second Spring: Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause
To mark World Menopause Day on Friday 18 October, the Victorian Women’s Trust proudly presented an expert panel on perimenopause and menopause, featuring Jane Bennett (Menopause Educator and Facilitator, WorkCycle) and Prof Jayashri Kulkarni (Professor of Psychiatry, The Alfred and Monash University), moderated by Gina Rushton (journalist, reporter and author).
30th October, 24 Read more
So Hot Right Now: Authors Taking on Perimenopause and Menopause
In a world where the conversation around women’s health has often been swept under the rug, perimenopause and menopause are finally stepping into the spotlight.
8th October, 24 Read more
Revisiting ‘The Trap’: Love, abuse and power, three years on
Three years on from the release of our harm-prevention podcast, The Trap, broadcaster and writer Jacinta Parsons reflects on the state of domestic abuse in this country. She looks at what has changed, what has stayed the same, and why The Trap remains difficult, but necessary listening.
6th August, 24 Read more
The books that expanded my thinking about bodily autonomy: A reproductive justice reading list by Gina Rushton
Want to learn more about the history of reproductive justice? Journalist Gina Rushton has been reporting on the subject for years. Here's some titles that had a big impact on her social justice outlook.
28th June, 24 Read more
Inertia, millennials and the mother of all questions — why we’ve created a new podcast in defence of dithering
For journalist Gina Rushton the question — should I become a parent? — arrived like a sudden and unbearable cramp. Why does the prospect of parenthood feel so complicated in 2024?
20th June, 24 Read more
Victorian Women’s Trust applauds $9.5M Early Pregnancy Loss Package
According to Isy Oderberg (Chair of the Early Pregnancy Loss Coalition) these funds mark a significant step forward in addressing the needs of people experiencing pregnancy loss.
15th May, 24 Read more
Federal Government commits $49.1 million to women’s health — Victorian Women’s Trust says, “About Bloody Time”
The sudden change can be largely attributed to About Bloody Time, a national campaign for greater endometriosis support, created by News.com.au and supported by the Victorian Women's Trust.
15th May, 24 Read more