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
As part of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence 2023, VWT hosted a discussion between Dr Skye Charry (Associate, Insight Exchange; Associate Professor, School of Law; and Gender Equity Consultant), Luke Addinsall (Associate Insight Exchange; Social Worker and Counsellor), and Mary Crooks AO (Executive Director, Victorian Women’s Trust) on sexual harassment at work.
6th December, 23 Read more
"The Jewish people know what it means to be discriminated against and to be treated as lesser citizens. We don’t want that for any other people so feel we have an obligation to stand up for other minority groups."
6th June, 23 Read more
Susan White, senior doctor and author of Cut (out now with Affirm Press) reexamines her experiences of sexual harassment in the elite world of medicine. In the aftermath of Me Too, such experiences are cast in a whole new light and speak to a deep cultural problem in the medical profession.
1st September, 22 Read more