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.
9th April, 26 Read more
Cut Paste Protest! Free zine workshop for young feminists
Are you a young woman or gender-diverse person aged 18–25? Do you have something to say about the state of the world, but aren't sure where to put it? Join Rosie and the Victorian Women’s Trust for Cut Paste Protest!, a hands-on afternoon of creative activism at the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre.
1st April, 26 Read more
New dates, simpler process: Our 2026 grants round is almost here
We’ve simplified our 2026-27 grants process to focus on your project’s impact rather than paperwork, with a new opening date of Thursday 23 April. Explore our refined themes and updated guidelines to see how we can help you catalyse change for women, girls, and gender-diverse Victorians.
31st March, 26 Read more
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.
31st March, 26 Read more
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.
31st March, 26 Read more
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.
19th March, 26 Read more
Beyond the algorithm: Why we’re launching a Feminist Researcher in Residence program
Special IWD announcement — introducing our bold, new research initiative.
5th March, 26 Read more
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.
19th February, 26 Read more
What we’re reading and listening to
Stuck on what to read or listen to next? The VWT team shares what they’ve been absorbed in lately from books to pop albums. As expected, there’s a distinctly feminist flavour to these picks.
19th February, 26 Read more
Comedy Festival Gig: Raising Funds for Documentary on Stella Young
A "who’s who" of the comedy world is uniting for a one-night-only fundraiser, hosted by the incomparable Reuben Kaye.
12th February, 26 Read more