What this new political era means for women
Mary Crooks, executive director, Victorian Women's Trust, reflects on the long road that led to a change in Australia's Federal government and the crucial role women played.
16th June, 22 Read more
Hermina Burns’ Feminist Poetry Reading List
Hermina Burns is a co-host of our 2020 poetry podcast Between the Leaves , and an accomplished poet in her own right. Hermina is the author of four poetry collections, Bite of a Bluebottle and Against Separation Creek (2019), and the just published Crossing a Line and Dodging the Relative. Hermina sees her roles of poet and feminist as intimately intertwined. Here, she shares a collection of poems that invite a reflection on feminism and the many issues women and gender diverse people face.
31st March, 22 Read more
The shape and sound of sexism in Australian politics
Documentary director Tosca Looby reflects on the state Australian politics for women, our treatment of Julia Gillard, and the photo that inspired her latest film, Strong Female Lead.
6th October, 21 Read more
Watch: Empowering Women Talk
Catch up on 'Empowering Women', a Zoom panel talk including authors Susie Allanson and Lizzie O’Shea, Hugh de Kretser (CEO, Human Rights Law Centre) and moderator Santilla Chingaipe.
17th September, 21 Read more
Ellen van Neerven’s Feminist Poetry Reading List
Congratulations to Mununjali Yugambeh author Ellen van Neerven on winning Book of the Year, Kenneth Slessor Prize for Poetry and Multicultural NSW Award at NSW Premier's Literary Awards for their second poetry collection, Throat! Here Ellen shares the key books and poets that significantly shaped the way they think about poetry and feminism. A must read.
5th May, 21 Read more
“Real love is justice, and I owe it to the matriarchs who came before me”
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
VWT Events Round-Up 2020
Kick back and watch (or re-watch) these epic conversations.
9th December, 20 Read more
Brazen Hussies: an ode to the second wave
"Brazen Hussies is energising, emboldening and the kind of doco we need this year. Now in all good cinemas, go see it and spread the word."
25th November, 20 Read more
Watch: Brazen Hussies Panel Talk
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