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“There’s something missing; the voices of women” Diana Bryant AO KC on the need for Madam Speaker

“There’s something missing; the voices of women” Diana Bryant AO KC on the need for Madam Speaker

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
Sexism at School: Educator Survey Results

Sexism at School: Educator Survey Results

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
Webinar | Malevolent Influence: Schools and the Shadow of Andrew Tate

Webinar | Malevolent Influence: Schools and the Shadow of Andrew Tate

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
Heat Waves and Gender Gaps: Navigating the Complexities of Climate Change in Australia

Heat Waves and Gender Gaps: Navigating the Complexities of Climate Change in Australia

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
Watch: Every Response Matters | Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Watch: Every Response Matters | Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

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