Stacey Dick - Founder of WOTM

Over 50 women and girls across rural and regional Victoria have now joined us to learn self-defence. What began as a simple idea, to give women the skills to feel safer — has grown into something deeply powerful. We started these programs because too many women live with fear. Too many walk with keys between their fingers. Too many shrink themselves to feel safe. Our self-defence sessions, led by Stephen Ahern from Shotokan Karate Budokai Victoria , give that power back. They remind women and...

Something special is growing across the Murray region. Over the past year, Women of the Murray has evolved from a few simple ideas. Connection, courage, and community into something that’s changing the way women see themselves and each other. From our first Coffee Connects to the much-loved Brave, Not Perfect series, we’ve watched women from every corner of the Murray come together to share stories, support one another, and rediscover their confidence. What started as conversations over...

Each month, we spotlight incredible women across the Murray region and beyond who are leading with heart, purpose, and authenticity....