Watch | Malevolent Influence: Schools and the Shadow of Andrew Tate
Catch up on our expert discussion on the rise of sexism and misogyny in Australian schools, featuring Anna Krien and Dr Stephanie Wescott.
6th May, 24 Read more
‘Miss, what do you think of Andrew Tate?’: The problem of widespread misogyny and sexism in Australian classrooms
Feminist researcher Dr Stephanie Wescott explains how female teachers navigate the influence of figures like Andrew Tate on their students, revealing the breaking point for some educators.
16th April, 24 Read more
Consent Educator Chanel Contos Spoke with Madison Griffiths About Sex and Respect. Here’s What We Learnt.
Chanel Contos is well known for her work towards eradicating rape culture. In speaking with Madison Griffiths at the Wheeler Centre on Tuesday 5 March, Chanel was asked: are we making progress? Answer: it's complicated.
7th March, 24 Read more
Heat Waves and Gender Gaps: Navigating the Complexities of Climate Change in Australia
Image: Chris Putman Climate change represents a universal crisis, impacting every region of our planet through extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and shifting weather patterns. In the context of this global issue, Australia emerges as a crucial example where the dynamics of gender equality and climate change intersect markedly. This article aims to elucidate how climate change intensifies gender inequalities in Australia, emphasising the imperative of addressing these disparities to pave the way for a sustainable future. Economic Disparities and Female Vulnerability Economic disparities render women particularly susceptible...
22nd February, 24 Read more
Watch: Every Response Matters | Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
As part of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence 2023, VWT hosted a discussion between Dr Skye Charry (Associate, Insight Exchange; Associate Professor, School of Law; and Gender Equity Consultant), Luke Addinsall (Associate Insight Exchange; Social Worker and Counsellor), and Mary Crooks AO (Executive Director, Victorian Women’s Trust) on sexual harassment at work.
6th December, 23 Read more
Why Awarding the Sydney Peace Prize to Nazanin Boniadi is important
This year, the Sydney Peace Prize was awarded to Nazanin Boniadi, an Iranian-American actress and human rights activist. Iranian-Australian journalist and writer, Shokoofeh Azar, reflects on what this nomination means for women's rights and why we should all be paying attention.
16th November, 23 Read more
Madison Griffiths on Abortion Rights & Men’s Silence
Author and artist Madison Griffiths has just released her debut novel, Tissue. In this book, she explores the topic of abortion, a procedure that is common yet vilified, championed yet sometimes grieved.
5th July, 23 Read more
Video | Authors Thomas Mayo and Kerry O’Brien on The Voice to Parliament Handbook
Catch up on a conversation between renowned Indigenous leader Thomas Mayo and journalist Kerry O’Brien, hosted by the Readings Foundation at the Church of All Nations on 25 May 2023.
8th June, 23 Read more
Boys Being Boys?
In this article for the Trust Journal, medical student Niranjanan Sriganeshwaran explains why he was compelled to write a one person play unmasking toxic masculinity.
16th September, 22 Read more
Talking about us, without us: a survivor’s perspective on gendered violence, disability and inclusion
If we are set upon making our communities safe from violence, we need "a shift away from able-bodied, white perspectives as default", writes Katie Brebner Griffin. Katie is a queer, dynamically disabled gendered violence activist. She's also a registered nurse, writer, and artist. Her work explores themes of abuse, survival and representation.
1st September, 22 Read more