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Feminist Writers Festival

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FWF is building a community of feminist writers, readers, speakers and leaders, who are united in their goal to end gender inequality through the power of storytelling and conversation. Through our events, podcasts, publishing and facilitation, we connect audiences and experts to come together in solidarity, to share their stories and enhance their capacities to contribute to the cause. INCLUDES: FWF panels from the festivals 2018-2020 and the 2020 FWF Talks Series.
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FWF Minisode: Evelyn Araluen - Legacy Books

Feminist Writers FestivalDec 31, 2019

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FWF2020 "Craftivism"

FWF2020 "Craftivism"

Artist Casey Jenkins, QVWC feminist-in-residence Kate Robinson, creative designer Taneshia Atkinson, novelist Enza Gandolfo and writer/activist Van Badham talk craft and feminist resistance, and creating change one stitch at a time.

Recommended reading

feministwritersfestival.com/fwf2020-craftivism-recommended-reading/

Feminist Writers Festival

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Speakers

Casey Jenkins: Tw @caseyishere

Van Badham: Tw @vanbadham; FB ThatVanBadham; Insta @vanbadham

Taneshia Atkinson: Insta tan3shia

Enza Gandolfo: Tw @EnzaGandolfo; FB @enza.gandolfo1; Insta enza_gandolfo

Kate Robinson: Tw @katethefeminist; Insta @katethefeminist



Shout Outs

Queen Victoria Women’s Centre and Creative Victoria for vital funding support. Kel Butler from Listen Up Podcasting for editing and pod mentoring.

We acknowledge that this recording took place across Australia on First Nations lands - lands whose sovereignty has never been ceded.

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Feb 04, 202158:28
FWF2020 "Being Feminist, Staying Bold"

FWF2020 "Being Feminist, Staying Bold"

Novelist and Twitter enthusiast Anna Spargo-Ryan, activist Laura La Rosa and artist/curator Wendy Mocke discuss self and community care and creating sustainable forms of activism.

Recommended reading

feministwritersfestival.com/fwf2020-being-feminist-staying-bold-recommended-reading/

Feminist Writers Festival

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FB: @feministwritersfest

Insta/Twitter: @FemWritersFest

Speakers

Anna Spargo-Ryan: Tw @annaspargoryan

Laura La Rosa: Tw @ laura_la_rosa_; FB @ LauraLaRosaa

Wendy Mocke: Tw @WendyMocke



Shout Outs

Creative Victoria for vital funding support. Kel Butler from Listen Up Podcasting for editing and pod mentoring.

We acknowledge that this recording took place across Australia on First Nations lands - lands whose sovereignty has never been ceded.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 24, 202101:08:57
FWF2020 "Our Culture of Violence"

FWF2020 "Our Culture of Violence"

Disability rights advocate Nicole Lee, Indigenous family violence expert Dr Kyllie Cripps and gender equality campaigner Kristine Ziwica discuss the language around violence and victims, violence and marginality, and challenges within resourcing family violence initiatives.

Recommended reading

feministwritersfestival.com/fwf2020-culture-of-violence-recommended-reading/

Speakers

Nicole Lee: Tw @_Nic_lee; FB @nicole.lee.advocacy; Insta @_simply_nic

Dr Kyllie Cripps: Tw @CrippsKyllie

Kristine Ziwicka: Tw @KZiwica



Feminist Writers Festival

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FB: @feministwritersfest

Insta/Twitter: @FemWritersFest



Shout Outs

Creative Victoria for vital funding support. Kel Butler from Listen Up Podcasting for editing and pod mentoring.

We acknowledge that this recording took place across Australia on First Nations lands - lands whose sovereignty has never been ceded.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 17, 202101:04:18
FWF2020 "The Politics of Health"

FWF2020 "The Politics of Health"

Here, writer and academic Dr Asiel Adan Sanchez, author Katerina Bryant and WHISE CEO, Kit McMahon discuss different ways of approaching medical care - from medical training to medical practice, to individuals pushing back against conventional care.

Recommended reading

feministwritersfestival.com/fwf2020-the-politics-of-health-recommended-reading/

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FB: @feministwritersfest

Insta/Twitter: @FemWritersFest

Speakers

Katerina Bryant: Tw @katerina_bry

Kit McMahon: Tw @kitmcmahon

Shout Outs

Creative Victoria for vital funding support. Kel Butler from Listen Up Podcasting for editing and pod mentoring.

We acknowledge that this recording took place across Australia on First Nations lands - lands whose sovereignty has never been ceded.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 10, 202101:01:26
FWF2020 "Intersections of the Law"

FWF2020 "Intersections of the Law"

Lawyer and activist Fernanda Dahlstrom, transgender advocate Sally Goldner and Human Rights Law Centre senior lawyer Monique Hurley discuss the pressing issues for women and nonbinary people of all backgrounds in fair and equal access to legal justice.

Recommended reading

feministwritersfestival.com/fwf2020-intersections-of-law-recommended-reading/

Speakers

Fernanda Dahlstrom: Tw @FernandaDahlstr

Sally Goldner: Tw @algoldsaidso; FB @ sally.goldner

Monique Hurley: Tw @rightsagenda; FB @monique_hurley



Feminist Writers Festival

feministwritersfestival.com

FB: @feministwritersfest

Insta/Twitter: @FemWritersFest

Shout Outs

Creative Victoria for vital funding support. Kel Butler from Listen Up Podcasting for editing and pod mentoring.

We acknowledge that this recording took place across Australia on First Nations lands - lands whose sovereignty has never been ceded.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 03, 202101:09:43
INTRODUCING "FWF TALKS" - Ep 1 "Feisty but Friendly"

INTRODUCING "FWF TALKS" - Ep 1 "Feisty but Friendly"

The Feminist Writers Festival are very proud to announce the release of their brand new podcast FWF Talks which is part of our Festival Program FWF 2020.

We've got great conversations from some of Australia's leading feminist thinkers on ecofeminism, intersectionality, argument and resolution in the activist space and queer writing.

This is a brand new podcast feed seperate to the Feminist Writer's Festival Podcast so head over to our website
feministwritersfestival.com to listen OR SUBSCRIBE TO FWF TALKS and never miss an episode.

CHECK OUT THE 2020 FEMINIST WRITER'S FESTIVAL DIGITAL PROGRAM AT

feministwritersfestival.com/fwf2020-program/

OR FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS

Facebook: @feministwritersfest

Twitter / Insta: @FemWritersFest

Speakers

Akane Kanai: Tw: @Akane_Kanai

Beverly Wang: Tw @beverleywang, Insta @beverley.wang, beverleywang.com

Tarneen Onus-Williams: Tw @Tarneen

Shout Outs

Kel Butler from Listen Up Podcasting for editing and pod mentoring.

The Besen Family Foundation for vital funding support.

We acknowledge that this recording took place across Australia on First Nations lands - lands whose sovereignty has never been ceded.





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Oct 24, 202029:03
FWF Minisode:  Rebecca Shaw - Legacy Books

FWF Minisode: Rebecca Shaw - Legacy Books

In this minisode from FWF 2018 Sydney, Rebecca Shaw talks about the books that shaped their feminism and writing....
Jan 05, 202007:41
FWF Minisode: Ruby Hamad - Legacy Books

FWF Minisode: Ruby Hamad - Legacy Books

In this minisode from FWF 2018 Sydney, Ruby Hamad talks about the books that shaped her feminism and her writing....
Jan 05, 202016:06
FWF Minisode: Foong Ling Kong - Legacy Books

FWF Minisode: Foong Ling Kong - Legacy Books

In this minisode from FWF 2018 Sydney, Foong Ling Kong talks about the books that shaped her feminism....
Jan 05, 202010:51
FWF Minisode: Kerryn Goldsworthy - Legacy Books

FWF Minisode: Kerryn Goldsworthy - Legacy Books

In this minisode from FWF 2018 Sydney, Kerryn Goldsworthy talks about the books that shaped her feminism and her writing....
Jan 05, 202014:37
FWF Minisode: Erin Gough - Legacy Books

FWF Minisode: Erin Gough - Legacy Books

In this minisode from FWF 2018 Sydney, Erin Gough talks about the books that shaped her feminism and writing....
Jan 05, 202009:14
FWF Minisode: Alison Evans - Legacy Books

FWF Minisode: Alison Evans - Legacy Books

In this minisode from FWF 2018 Melbourne, Alison Evans talks about the books that shaped their feminism and their writing....
Jan 05, 202009:20
FWF Minisode: Ann-Marie Priest - Legacy Books

FWF Minisode: Ann-Marie Priest - Legacy Books

In this minisode from FWF 2018 Melbourne, Ann-Marie Priest talks about the books that shaped her feminism and her writing....
Jan 05, 202013:11
FWF Minisode: Jamila Rizvi - Legacy Books

FWF Minisode: Jamila Rizvi - Legacy Books

In this minisode from FWF 2018 Melbourne, Jamila Rizvi talks about the books that shaped her feminism and her writing....
Jan 05, 202009:19
FWF Minisode: Alison Croggon - Legacy Books

FWF Minisode: Alison Croggon - Legacy Books

In this minisode from FWF 2018 Melbourne, Alison Croggon talks about the books that shaped her feminism and her writing....
Jan 05, 202011:40
FWF Minisode: Evelyn Araluen - Legacy Books

FWF Minisode: Evelyn Araluen - Legacy Books

In this minisode from FWF 2018 Melbourne, Evelyn Araluen talks about the books that shaped her feminism and her writing....
Dec 31, 201912:37
The New (Female) Disruptors

The New (Female) Disruptors

Yassmin Abdel-Magied, Eileen Ormsby and Jenny Sinclair discuss disruptive technologies and the future of feminism with Antonia Pont....
Aug 01, 201901:18:51
Ways We See Women

Ways We See Women

How women are represented and seen by society impacts hugely on their status in our communities. Gender inequality has its root causes ...
Mar 28, 201901:00:37