Catch up on our Trust Women expert discussion of early childhood education and care, featuring Dr Luara Ferracioli and Maddy Butler.
18th March, 25 Read more
Photo: (from left) Anna Burke, Mary Crooks AO, Diana Bryant AO KC by Breeana Dunbar The following is a transcript of a speech delivered by Diana Bryant AO KC, Former Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia, at the launch of Madam Speaker on 20 November 2024: Thank you. It's a really great pleasure and an honour for me to be invited tonight to launch this important initiative. When Mary invited me to do it, I was immediately sympathetic at the project she was doing and giving, as she described it, giving a...
12th December, 24 Read more
Results from our survey of educators show that sexism and gender-based abuse is alive and well in today’s classrooms. Teachers provide their take the rise of the manosphere and what it means for educational outcomes.
12th December, 24 Read more
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
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
Rural Women Online are hosting a free Digital Intensive 5-9 August 2024 for women in the Greater Shepparton region, all geared towards supporting women to use everyday tech with confidence.
4th July, 24 Read more
Catch up on our expert discussion on the rise of sexism and misogyny in Australian schools, featuring Anna Krien and Dr Stephanie Wescott.
6th May, 24 Read more
Feminist researcher Dr Stephanie Wescott explains how female teachers navigate the influence of figures like Andrew Tate on their students, revealing the breaking point for some educators.
16th April, 24 Read more
On Wed 1 May at 12pm AEST, the Victorian Women’s Trust will present an expert discussion on the rise of sexism and misogyny in Australian schools, featuring Anna Krien (journalist and author of Night Games: Sex, Power & Sport) and Dr Stephanie Wescott (feminist researcher and lecturer, Monash University). Register now.
16th April, 24 Read more
Image: Chris Putman Climate change represents a universal crisis, impacting every region of our planet through extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and shifting weather patterns. In the context of this global issue, Australia emerges as a crucial example where the dynamics of gender equality and climate change intersect markedly. This article aims to elucidate how climate change intensifies gender inequalities in Australia, emphasising the imperative of addressing these disparities to pave the way for a sustainable future. Economic Disparities and Female Vulnerability Economic disparities render women particularly susceptible...
22nd February, 24 Read more