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
From Misogyny to Connection: acclaimed author Anna Krien to Deliver Keynote on the Complexities of Digital Life
Award-winning author Anna Krien tackles the digital age in her keynote at Yackandandah’s Rural Women Online Digital Intensive. Join us on 15 September as she explores online misogyny, the rise of influencers like Andrew Tate, and the complex challenges of our connected lives.
4th September, 24 Read more
The woman behind our vaccine revolution
The COVID-19 pandemic brought RNA vaccines and the drug companies that produce them into the public consciousness. What isn't so well known, however, is the story of the woman who helped to bring them about. Immunology researcher Christina Cheers tells us more.
6th August, 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
Is the Online World Just a Tool, or a Human Right? Prof Julian Thomas Weighs In
Join Prof Thomas as he delivers the keynote address at the Rural Women Online Digital Intensive in Shepparton, discussing digital inclusion as a human right and addressing the digital divide, especially for regional women.
31st July, 24 Read more
Rural Women Online Invites Women Of Greater Shepparton to Five Days of Free Digital Skills Workshops and One-On-One Tech Support
The Victorian Women's Trust's digital inclusion program Rural Women Online will be delivering free workshops, talks, and one-on-one tech support at The McIntosh Centre, Shepparton from August 5-9.
9th July, 24 Read more
Explainer: What is the digital divide, and how does it impact women?
Research shows that the digital divide disproportionately affects women. So, what is the digital divide exactly? And how can we strive for digital inclusion?
9th July, 24 Read more