Madam Speaker Emerges, Australia’s First Digital Archive of Women’s Speeches
Madam Speaker is on a mission to centre women's voices and experiences across Australian history.
21st November, 24 Read more
Watch | Keynote Address: ‘Challenges and Opportunities of the Digital Era’ by Prof Julian Thomas
Rural Women Online Greater Shepparton Digital Intensive Keynote Address: 'Challenges and Opportunities of the Digital Era' by Prof Julian Thomas This keynote address was delivered by Prof Julian Thomas, Director of the ARC Centre for Automated Decision-Making and Society, RMIT University, on 9 August 2024 as part of the Rural Women Online Digital Intensive held in Greater Shepparton. Full keynote recording and transcript below. Journalist Anna Krien also delivered a keynote address on this topic at the North East VIC Digital Intensive in September 2024. Watch now. Featured speakers (in order of appearance): Mary...
12th November, 24 Read more
Watch | Keynote Address: ‘Challenges and Opportunities of the Digital Era’ by Anna Krien
Rural Women Online North East Victoria Digital Intensive Keynote Address: 'Challenges and Opportunities of the Digital Era' by Anna Krien This keynote address was delivered by author and journalist Anna Krien, on 15 September 2024 as part of the Rural Women Online Digital Intensive held in Yackandandah. Full keynote recording and transcript below. An edited version of Anna's speech was also selected as the cover article of the November edition of The Monthly, 'The people who mistook their lives for an app'. Prof Julian Thomas (RMIT) also delivered a keynote address on this...
12th November, 24 Read more
New Perspectives on Digital and the Social Divide: RMIT academic Prof Julian Thomas and acclaimed writer Anna Krien
Catch up on these insightful keynotes exploring the realities of the digital divide, raising thought-provoking questions on who’s truly benefiting from our tech-driven world and who’s left behind.
12th November, 24 Read more
Vale Fay Marles AM, pioneering feminist trailblazer
Fay Marles, renowned feminist and social justice advocate, passed away on 1 November at the age of 98. Fay was appointed as Victoria’s first Equal Opportunity Commissioner, a role she held from 1977 to 1986. We pay tribute to her memory and her unwavering dedication to women's rights.
8th November, 24 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
Rural Women Online: Looking Back on Two Empowering Regional Digital Intensives
These events weren’t just about digital literacy — they were carefully crafted to support women to feel confident and demystify tech.
15th October, 24 Read more
One year on from the Voice referendum, Thomas Mayo asks: What about the Uluṟu Statement from the Heart now?
Read an extract from 'Always Was, Always Will Be: The Campaign for Justice and Recognition Continues' by Thomas Mayo. Published by Hardie Grant, this book is essential reading for those who want to know 'what's next?' after the October 2023 Voice to Parliament referendum, from one of the most respected Indigenous voices in the country.
14th 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
Can feminism and romance peacefully co-exist? We ask Nina Kenwood, author of rom-com novel, ‘The Wedding Forecast’
With romance fiction booming, especially among women, we explore the curious tension between love stories and feminist ideals. Is it possible to have both? Nina Kenwood shares her thoughts on what makes a love story truly captivating in today’s world.
4th September, 24 Read more