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Issues we care about
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Storming Against Violence
3 Jan 2012In 2012 the Victorian Women's Trust's program Be the Hero! will be presenting 'Storming Against Violence'.
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16 Songs for 16 Days – a volunteer perspective
13 Dec 2011As a university student currently studying Nursing, Public Health and Health Promotion, it was an honour to be given the opportunity to participate in the 16 Songs for 16 Days event.
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Updated: Review of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities
2 Dec 2011The Victorian Government is currently reviewing the Charter of Human Rights. This review could result in the Charter being strengthened and streamlined, weakened, or even repealed.
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16 Songs for 16 Days of Activism
28 Nov 2011Introducing the 16 Songs for 16 Days of Activism to Stop Violence Against Women project; a partnership between CASA House (Royal Women’s Hospital), Melbourne Citymission and YWCA Victoria with support from Obese Records.
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Gender Audit Survey
18 Nov 2011Not-for-profit organisations are taking part in a gender audit survey to gauge the number of senior management and board positions held by women.
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Equal Pay for Community Workers!
11 Nov 2011YWCA's across Australia welcome the historic announcement by Prime Minister Julia Gillard and the Australian Services Union that they will submit a joint submission to Fair Work Australia arguing for fair and equal rates of pay that value the caring work of the community sector. Women comprise around 87% of the community sector workforce.
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It’s About Choice
9 Sep 2011In October 2008, the Victorian Parliament passed legislation to remove abortion from the Crimes Act. Produced in 2010, “It’s About Choice” documents the campaign to achieve this reform. Providing valuable insight to the campaign, the documentary includes interviews with politicians, health experts, and women’s health advocates.
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You mean we have rights?
25 Jul 2011In 2011 YWCA Victoria participated in the Young Women's Workplace Rights Project Reference Group with the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission. The outcomes of this project are an online resource to inform young women about their rights in the workplace and what they can do if they experience sexual harassment or discrimination.
