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Victorian Women’s Trust 2024
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We’re hiring: Operations Coordinator
The Victorian Women's Trust is looking for an Operations Coordinator to join our small, hybrid Melbourne team — and we think this role might be exactly what you've been looking for.
25 June 2026
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Celebrating a New Legacy: The Launch of the Lesley Vick Sub-Fund
The Lesley Vick Sub-Fund embodies the progressive idealism shared by legal scholar Lesley Vick and her late partner, renowned economist and The Age writer Kenneth (Ken) Davidson (1938–2025).
18 June 2026
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What does a safe marriage look like? Wellsprings for Women asked the women themselves.
In Dandenong, one of the most culturally diverse communities in Victoria, women from many different backgrounds came together to answer a deceptively simple question: what makes a marriage safe and happy?
21 May 2026
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The youth activist rocking the boats
For eighteen-year-old Josie, adolescent worries such as starting university and working a part-time job are trumped by the shadow of the climate crisis over her future.
21 May 2026
Single but not Alone: A History of the Council of Single Mothers and their Children
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Vale Jo Baevski, Unwavering Supporter for Women and Girls
19 May 2026
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Remembering Peg Lusink, our founding Convenor
Vale The Honourable Margaret (Peg) Lusink AM (1922-2026), a foundational figure in the history of the Victorian Women’s Trust.
9 April 2026
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IWD speech: Leena van Deventer on Melbourne foodie legend and feminist trailblazer, Duré Dara OAM
VWT Board Member Leena van Deventer reflects on the legacy of Duré Dara OAM, from the bohemian 80s food scene with Stephanie Alexander, her success as a restaurateur, to her 10+ years on the Board of the Victorian Women's Trust. A beautiful tribute to a woman who used her knowledge of food, empathy, and humour to build community.
31 March 2026
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Tech and Gender
The digital frontier: Why gender equality matters in the age of AI
From deepfakes to biased hiring algorithms, the rise of AI presents a new frontier for women’s rights. Dr Jessica Lake and Cara Shrivastava share expert insights on navigating this complex landscape and why tech neutrality is a complete myth. Read the key learnings from our recent discussion on building a feminist digital future.
31 March 2026
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Webinar | About Bloody Time: Let’s Talk Menstrual Health
To celebrate the release of the second edition of About Bloody Time, catch up on this discussion between Jane Bennett (author and educator) and Hannah Bambra (journalist and advocate) all about menstrual health, resistance, self education and advocacy.
19 March 2026
Victorian Women’s Trust 2025
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Beyond the algorithm: Why we’re launching a Feminist Researcher in Residence program
Special IWD announcement — introducing our bold, new research initiative.
5 March 2026
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Meet our newest team member, Ingrid
Introducing Ingrid Walter, our new Digital Archivist. From a Trustworthy reader to a Madam Speaker volunteer, Ingrid is now guardian of our digital records, working to preserve our collective feminist history.
19 February 2026
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Cue the Applause: Introducing our Successful Grantees of 2025-2026
Congratulations new grantees! Each initiative continues our proud 40 year tradition of supporting grassroots feminist initiatives.
11 December 2025