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The Trust is a unique organisation that has been working for women in Victoria since 1985. We raise funds to make grants that help women around the state. We advocate on issues affecting women. We try to change things for the better. We want to make a difference.
FORUM THREE: Dangerous and Persuasive Women - Celebrating a Centenary of Suffrage in Victoria 1908–2008 - Keeping the Faith
Please note that seats for the third forum in BMW Edge Theatre are now full. There is a slim chance we will be able to stream the forum live into another area of Federation Square. If this is made possible, and you are interested in being alerted to this, email women@vwt.org.au with your email address and telephone number, or phone (03) 96420422. The Victorian Women’s Trust (VWT) is proud to present its third free forum commemorating the centenary of suffrage in Victoria, on 29 November (from 2pm) at the BMW Edge Theatre, Federation Square. To complement the Trust’s past two forums (which reflected on past history, covering women’s struggle for the vote as well as other campaigns), the Trust has chosen the theme ‘Keeping the Faith’, featuring three thought provoking speeches examining women’s current day experiences, challenges, and hopes for the future. To cap off the afternoon, the Trust will host the inaugural singing of a women’s anthem, by a choir of 400 women. The anthem, ‘Love and Justice’, has been composed by extraordinary Melbourne musician Kavisha Mazzella, as specially commissioned by the VWT. WHEN: NOVEMBER 29, From 2pm WHERE: BMW EDGE THEATRE FEDERATION SQUARE While the event is FREE, bookings are essential. Phone (03) 9642 0422 or email women@vwt.org.au Speakers at this third forum will include: Monica Dux -Monica isa Melbourne based freelance writer and a regular contributor to The Age. Her most recent publication is ‘The Great Feminist Denial’ (co-authored with Zora Simic), published by MUP. Kathleen Maltzahn - Kathleen ends her term as Councillor, City of Yarra, on 29 November, and is the Greens candidate for Deputy Lord Mayor, City of Melbourne. She founded Project Respect, is the author of ‘Trafficked’, and is Executive Director of Women’s Health in the North. Susan Brennan - Susan is World YWCA President and a Melbourne barrister. This event wouldn't be possible without thesupport from our sponsors - Women in Super, Emma Whiting Travel and Australian Super GRANTS PROGRAM 2008-2009
The Victorian Women’s Benevolent Trust is seeking to fund ground-breaking projects that advance conditions for women living in Victoria and lead to long-term, socially progressive change.
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