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Warrior Woman Lane: Paying tribute to a fierce community leader

Warrior Woman Lane: Paying tribute to a fierce community leader

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
Launch of Between the Leaves podcast with hosts Ellen van Neerven and Hermina Burns

Launch of Between the Leaves podcast with hosts Ellen van Neerven and Hermina Burns

On Thursday 8 October 2020, we launched our new show, Between the Leaves. Hosted by award-winning Mununjali Yugambeh poet Ellen van Neerven; and Hermina Burns, poet and author of two poetry collections, Bite of a Bluebottle and Against Separation Creek (2020); Between the Leaves is timely collection of handpicked feminist poetry. In each episode, Ellen and Hermina illuminate poems written by women and the gender diverse, as well as their own original works, moving through themes like love, race and feminism. Episodes will be released weekly from Thursday 8 October 2020. Listen...

8th October, 20 Read more
Truth, Power and the Law: What will it take to end sexual harassment?

Truth, Power and the Law: What will it take to end sexual harassment?

A panel discussion on safety and law reform, power redress and cultural change. Featuring Bri Lee (author of Eggshell Skull); Josh Bornstein (principal lawyer, Maurice Blackburn); Katherine Teh (founder, Futureye); and Mary Crooks AO (executive director, Victorian Women's Trust). This panel has been Auslan interpreted.

14th August, 20 Read more