Australian gender equality history New Zealand was the first self-governing country in the world in which women had the right to vote in elections from 1893. South Australia was the first Australian state to confer voter’s rights on all women … Continue reading
The social impact of Engaging Women is ongoing. Here is a snapshot of what this platform has achieved: Advocating for gender equality since 2011. MC and communication services pro-bono to family violence and social good organisations. All women speakers bureau … Continue reading
St Kilda Mums Make a Mother’s Day official campaign launch was a purposeful way to celebrate the return of Melbourne events after lockdown. An intimate gathering at L’Oreal Australia’s head office discovered why a toiletry bag filled with everyday essentials … Continue reading
AUSTRALIA, WE HAVE A CHOICE. We can change the story that currently sees one woman murdered every week by a current and former partner. Although there is no single cause of violence against women and their children, the latest international … Continue reading
Changing the attitudes and behaviours that drive family violence is a challenge of a lifetime. Tracey Gaudry, CEO Respect Victoria. Tracey Gaudry, CEO of the state’s first organisation focused on primary prevention of family violence, has impressive runs on … Continue reading
Until now, most of the focus and funding for family violence in Victoria has been on the response. Response is obviously critical, but as we all know, family violence will not stop without more resources dedicated to stopping it ‘before’ … Continue reading
We broke into houses, smashed the windows, changed the locks and occupied them. Dr Anne Summers AO. Dr Anne Summers was at the helm of the movement which changed Australia for women. As the above quote illustrates; she threw … Continue reading
It was an honour to MC the Safe Steps family Violence response centre’s Safetea at Melbourne’s RACV club. Women and children in Victoria have been supported by the good people at Safe Steps for decades. In the lead up to … Continue reading
Thank you to nearly 160 awesome humans who turned out for last night’s fundraiser for Our Watch. True to form, Nat Bell got the fundraising off to a flying start, recruiting some impressive worker bees. And the art raffles were a major hit thanks to … Continue reading
It was an enormous pleasure to meet guests at Jewish Care’s ‘Friends of Montefiore’ annual brunch in Melbourne. Sponsored by the Pratt Foundation, this event has a rich, thirty-four year history. 220 people travelled to Leonda by the Yarra to raise funds for Gary Smorgon House … Continue reading