Motherhood - Troppo Print Studio & LUCY MADDOX
Motherhood showcases works created by new mothers, including a workshop series facilitated by Troppo Print Studio with support from Merri-Bek Council and paintings by Lucy Maddox.
Somebody's Daughter - Just Us Video Installation
The JUST_US project provides some of the most marginalised and disadvantaged women in our community access to artistic practice and inclusion as active positive contributors in the cultural life of the city.
Kids Art Exhibition
Community Day presented by Gabriela Australia and Support Network for International Students
Its Time to Talk about Power
Presented by Northern Books in partnership with QVWC.
Join us for a vital and timely conversation featuring advocate and author Grace Tame, alongside Mat Stevenson, Sonia Orchard and Madison Griffiths.
CEO Guided Tours at the QVWC
Join CEO Keryn Negri for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre. These monthly guided tours offer a rare opportunity to explore this iconic Melbourne building.
RESPECT VICTORIA Walk Against Family Violence
Join the Walk Against Family Violence on Friday 28 November and create Victorian communities where everyone is safe, equal and respected.
Empowering Women: A Summit for Growth, Power, and Purpose
Melbourne Centre for Women's Mental Health is hosting its inaugural Empowering Women Summit, celebrating 7 years of advancing women’s mental health and professional success.
MIND: The Regenerative Fashion Store
MIND is officially back with an exclusive 3 day event as part of Melbourne Fashion Week 2025 at the historic Queen Victoria Women's Centre.
RPG-IRL as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival
Tomorrow is here. Climate Crisis – Resource Wars – Financial Collapse. What can you do about it?
Women of Fire : a night of poetry
A night of poetry, performance and stories shared by four incredible artists as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival.
HYSTERICAL LEGACIES WORKSHOP
Join Amelia Saward for a creative art making workshop, run alongside the Hysterical Legacies exhibition.
Hysterical Legacies, CURATED BY AMELIA SAWARD
A collaborative visual arts project and exhibition, 'Hysterical Legacies' is a response to the ongoing impact of historically sexist narratives, past stereotypes and notions of ‘hysterical women’.
SUSIE RAZ ARTIST FLOOR TALK
Join artist Susie Raz for a Floor Talk Tuesday 16 September
ON WHOSE SHOULDERS I STAND, WORKS BY SUSIE RAz
On Whose Shoulders I Stand is a heartfelt homage to the overlooked women of Australian modernism, brought to life through Susie Raz’s vivid, large scale self-portraits.
Exploring family photos and hidden stories through mixed media
Held alongside the exhibition The Secrets Women Hold, this 2-hour session invites participants of all ages—families, children (accompanied by an adult), and individuals—to pause, reflect, and reconnect with their personal stories through intuitive artmaking. Materials are provided.
STELLA DAY OUT
Stella is partnering with QVWC to bring another Stella Day Out to Melbourne. The day will be jam packed with brilliant sessions, featuring Emily Maguire, Clare G. Coleman, Louisa Lim & Maxine Beneba Clarke. Reserve your spot to not miss out!
THE SECRETS WOMEN HOLD
The Secrets Women Hold is a tribute to the women in the artists life, especially a grandmother, who carried unspoken stories with both shame and strength.
Weaving Workshop, led by First Nations artist Trina Dalton-Oogjes
Learn about the timeless craft of fibre weaving from a weaving expert in a relaxing and welcoming space, perfect for yarning, storytelling, and cultural exploration.
CEO Guided Tours
*Tours Sold Out - Join the waitlist!* Discover the hidden stories and rich history of the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre with CEO Keryn Negri as your personal guide.
Home.Women.Housing by Therese Eberl with comic artist Veronika Muchitsch and artist talk
Explore themes of women, public housing, and the future of housing design in this thought-provoking installation.
Hidden Stories Exhibition
Step into the rich tapestry of feminist history at the Queen Victoria Women's Centre. The Hidden Stories Exhibition unveils lesser-known narratives from QVWC’s past through photographs, video, and archival material.
Hidden Stories of the Women's Housing Crisis - A Discussion Panel, hosted by Gender Equity Victoria
Hidden Stories of the Women's Housing Crisis - A Discussion Panel, hosted by Micaela Drieberg, CEO Gender Equity Victoria, what is the impact of the current housing crisis on women?
GIRL MASTERS: Badham/McCartney in Conversation at the QVWC
Girl Masters: Badham/McCartney in conversation with Lauren Matthews.
“A FEMINIST CONVERSATION ASKING WHY MAYBE THERE ARE STILL NO GREAT WOMEN ARTISTS EVEN AFTER ALL THIS TIME”
GIRL MASTERS: Badham/McCartney
Girl Masters: Badham/McCartney explores how “mastery” is a gendered concept. While Lauren McCartnery takes on the masculine assumptions of grids in slyly-considered watercolours, Van Badham goes to town with theatrical, digital flourish about how men behave on the internet. Expect gingham, Dutch masters, and the sum of all trolls.
PROTESTING THE PERSONAL: WORKSHOP
Pussy Willow Power Collective and Troppo Print Studio host a joint protest poster-making workshop in the tradition of art collectives and generations of feminists before us.
Feminist History Walking Tour as part of the Australian Heritage Festival
*Event has reached capacity - join the waitlist to be notified if tickets become available*
The QVWC Feminist Historian in Residence will lead a 2.5-hour walking tour covering three CBD sites in Melbourne as part of the Australian Heritage Festival.
Protesting the personal: Kat Rae, DreY Willows and Chiara Zeta
Pussy Willow Power Collective’s exhibition riffs off the feminist catchphrase, ‘Protesting the Personal’ to present a range of responses which sensitively protest the stubborn problem of patriarchal violence.
Yirramboi Festival presents Holding Space
Presented in partnership with Yirramboi Festival HOLDING S P A C E is a film, photography, and visual art exhibition and installation exploring connections to place and the emotions Country evokes.
Anna Dooley - ENDHOE
Tue 15 Apr - Sat 19 Apr: 8-9PM
Tue 8 Apr - Sat 12 Apr: 9.45-10.45PM
Bridget Hassed - Live Stand-Up Comedy Show Female Comedian Local Comedy Festival Event
1 - 12 April
8.15PM-9.05PM