Queen Victoria Women's Centre

17/06/2026

Meet the newest Resident Organisation to join the QVWC community: Candy Suite Studio.

Founded by award-winning artist and music producer Candice Lorrae, Candy Suite Studio is a First Nations women-led creative studio providing a culturally safe songwriting, production and recording space for First Nations women and gender-diverse artists.

Through mentoring, skills development and music business support, the studio helps independent artists grow their craft, build confidence and create sustainable careers in music.

Visit www.qvwc.org.au/resident-organisations

15/06/2026

We're looking forward to partnering with The Torch on the next iteration of We Sit in Circle.

We Sit in Circle is curated by Flick Chafer-Smith, Ngarrindjeri artist and First Peoples Arts Mentor at The Torch. This exhibition will be presented as part of NAIDOC Week.

Announcing ‘We Sit in Circle’, presented by The Torch in partnership with Victoria Women's Centre from 3–30 July.

‘We Sit in Circle’ is an exhibition about women's strength, hope, and survival. It will showcase powerful paintings and intricate weavings by First Peoples women with lived experience of incarceration. They are mothers, aunties, grandmothers, daughters, and sisters.

Dates: 3–30 July 2026
Location: Queen Victoria Women’s Centre, Birnbeal Rainbow Exhibition Space, Ground Floor, 210 Lonsdale St, Melbourne 3000
Opening hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm

Entry is free. All artworks are available to purchase and 100% of the artwork price goes directly to the artist.

Find out more: https://thetorch.org.au/exhibition/we-sit-in-circle-2026/

10/06/2026

"The ethos and impact of QVWC is so affirming. It's inspiring to see my values reflected in an organisation that uses its platform to build equality and social equity." — Survey respondent

EOFY APPEAL 💜

Whether your donation is large or small, you can make a meaningful difference.

Every contribution to our Conservation & Community Appeal helps us:

Protect and restore our historic building
Create safe, inclusive spaces for women and gender-diverse people
Support artists, community programs and social impact initiatives
Keep QVWC accessible and thriving for years to come

Join us in preserving our history while investing in our future.

Donate here https://shop.qvwc.org.au/pages/qvwc-conservation-community-appeal

01/06/2026

Feedback from our annual QVWC survey, we asked what you’d like us to know about your experiences visiting the Centre.

Whether you’re attending an event, hiring our venues, visiting an exhibition or just spending time at the Centre, we’d love to hear from you.

You can leave us a Google review here:

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Queen+Victoria+Womens+Centre/@-37.8109823,144.9658861,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6ad642ca2d5989a1:0xb0299bc422901dca!8m2!3d-37.8109823!4d144.9658861!16s%2Fg%2F1hc6f3hqf?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

28/05/2026

A message from our Chair:

On behalf of the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust, I extend sincere gratitude to Dr Meghan Hopper, Merrin Mason and Kate Robinson who concluded their terms as Trustees on 15 May 2026.

Together, their strategic insights, experience and commitment to the Centre’s mission have been invaluable.

In particular I want to thank;

Meghan for her deep understanding of strategy, risk and finance.

Merrin for her care and strong knowledge of governance and law, and

Kate for her thoughtful and creative insights that ensured we remained true to our commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

Their dedication, leadership and support of the Trust’s work to advance gender equity during their tenure as Trust members is greatly appreciated.

We thank Meghan, Merrin and Kate for their support and impactful work on the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust.

Jennifer Kanis QVWC Chair

20/05/2026

New exhibition 'Birdsong' opening soon.

Birdsong brings together women artists working across painting, ceramics, textile, photography, video and sound. Emerging from shared conversations and everyday rituals, the exhibition moves through ideas of connection, voice and transformation, threaded together by birdsong.

Exhibition Dates 4–26 June
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm

Exhibition Events:
Birdsong Opening, Thursday 4 June, 6–8pm
Birdsong Workshop: Weaving with Cardboard Friday 12 June, 1:30–3pm
Birdsong Musical Soirée Friday 19 June, 5:30–7:30pm

More information and register visit www.qvwc.org.au/events or hit link in bio.

16/05/2026

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Today is IDAHOBIT — the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Inters*xism and Transphobia. 🌈

A global moment to stand against discrimination and come together for equality!

Did you know:
• 65 UN member States still criminalise consensual same-s*x s*xual acts
• At least 62 restrict freedom of expression based on s*xual orientation, gender identity and expression, and s*x characteristics
• Legal gender recognition based on self-identification exists in just 18 countries
• Only 9 countries prohibit unnecessary medical interventions on inters*x children
• In Australia, it’s still legal to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people in religious schools and by faith-based service providers

Behind every statistic are people in our communities being denied safety, recognition and equality.

While our experiences may differ across the world, our hope is shared: to live freely, equally and without discrimination - and to be accepted for who we are.

Share this post. Show your solidarity. Stand with LGBTQIA+ communities everywhere.

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14/05/2026

Feedback from our annual QVWC survey, we asked what you’d like us to know about your experiences visiting the Centre.

Whether you’re attending an event, hiring our venues, visiting an exhibition or just spending time at the Centre, we’d love to hear from you.

You can leave us a Google review and share your experience hit the link in bio!

14/05/2026

The Melbourne Writers Festival at QVWC on 9 May was a vibrant celebration of feminist storytelling, creativity, and community. Bringing together writers, readers, and audiences from across Melbourne, the event sparked thoughtful conversations, inspired new ideas, and fostered meaningful connections.

Through a dynamic program of feminist sessions, the festival showcased the strength and diversity of Melbourne’s literary community. Sessions sold out almost immediately after tickets were released, and more than 300 people attended the QVWC throughout the day.

We hope this becomes a regular feature of the MWF program.

Photographs: Breeana Dunbar

11/05/2026

Today is Are You Safe at Home? Day.

It's an important opportunity to reach out to people in your life who may be experiencing abuse, letting them know they're not alone and that support is available.

Today and every day, let's start the conversation to end family violence.

More information and help in links below 👇

Today is Are You Safe at Home? Day.

It's an important opportunity to reach out to people in your life who may be experiencing abuse, letting them know they're not alone and that support is available.

You don’t need to be an expert. Just ask, listen and believe.

Today and every day, let's start the conversation to end family violence.

🔗 If you’re experiencing abuse, help is available. Find a support service near you at areyousafeathome.org.au/find-a-service

🔗 If you're worried about someone who might be experiencing family violence, head to areyousafeathome.org.au for lots of helpful tips, conversation starters and information to help you support them on their journey to safety.