Victorian Women's Trust Limited

Established in 1985, the Victorian Women s Trust (VWT) is a proudly independent feminist organisation. The Trust support women, girls and gender diverse people to thrive. VWT is 100% powered by donations from people in the community who share our vision for an equal future for all. We create social change projects and campaigns, conduct research on the issues affecting our communities, run thoughtprovoking events, and provide mentorship opportunities. Our advocacy work focuses on three high impact areas: economic security, health and safety, and equal representation. Creating change in these areas is key to achieving true gender equality. In 202324, VWT has continued with its programs summarised as follows: Here She Is!, features hundreds of successful women with a range of backgrounds, disciplines, and professional expertise. It has been used as a directory of leaders since its launch on International Women s Day in 2013. Rural Women Online Phase 2 Project: VWT, in partnership with the Dugdale Trust for Women and Girls has with the phase 2 of the project with the primary objective of fast tracking training and technology support for rural women so that they are skilled in connecting, and reconnecting, to others socially, services and supports to isolated women. Kitchen Table Conversations (KTC) is a model of civic engagement that revolves around one simple idea: that engaging people in the kind of open and honest dialogue that women have had around kitchen tables for centuries has the power to create real change. Madam Speaker: is a celebration and collection of speeches made by women and gender diverse people. Their speeches often provide unique perspectives on consequential issues throughout Australian history. This initiative seeks to influence people s understanding of women s continuous and critical contribution to society.