Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts is a proud Bundjalung woman, storyteller and activist. At a young age, she made a lifetime commitment to addressing the over-representation of Aboriginal children in custody and Out of Home Care. In this article, Vanessa muses on what International Women's Day means for her and the matriarchs who inspire her everyday.
3rd March, 21 Read more
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3rd March, 21 Read more
Kick back and watch (or re-watch) these epic conversations.
9th December, 20 Read more
Catch up on 'Brazen Hussies Panel Talk', a Zoom panel talk including Brazen Hussies director Catherine Dwyer; Dr. Emma Fulu (executive director, the Equality Institute); and Christina Hobbs (CEO, Verve Super); moderated by Mary Crooks AO (executive director, Victorian Women's Trust).
25th November, 20 Read more
Barbara Wertheim OAM (former commissioner for equal opportunity Victoria) on how the feminist movement changed the modern world.
24th November, 20 Read more
Note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned that the following article contains names and images of deceased persons. NAIDOC week 2020 (9-15 November) marks the launch of Warrior Woman Lane, a newly unveiled street name and art installation created to celebrate the life of Aboriginal activist and artist Lisa Bellear.
10th November, 20 Read more
"To me, safety is multifaceted and extends beyond what is tangible. It means different things to different people, yet it is a crucial part of all our lives. Safety is feeling held, seen, heard and respected."
13th October, 20 Read more
Feminist Fridays are fortnightly conversations between two feminists broadcast live on the Trust Facebook page.
24th July, 20 Read more
Casimira Melican set out to find information about organisations that are making sure that everyone can access masks regardless of their situation.
23rd July, 20 Read more
Megan Rosato (VWT Volunteer and law student) explores the legal system & it's intersection with misogyny and violence
15th July, 20 Read more