Culture Our Australian story: How symbolism can help us stride towards unity First Nations women explain how the Indigenous Voice to Parliament fits into a broader movement towards equity. By jitendermittal Published 10 July, 2025 Culture Our Australian story: How symbolism can help us stride towards unity First Nations women explain how the Indigenous Voice to Parliament fits into a broader movement towards equity. By jitendermittal Published 10 July, 2025 Previous article How misconceptions overshadow ‘Blak joy’ and how to be a better ally Next article Resumes and cover letters: your questions answered When you think about Australia, what do you see? Images of beaches, barbecues and bushlands brimming with wildlife? And what is at the centre of this cultural collage? What lies at the heart of our nation’s story? In Nakkiah’s words, “At the end of the day, when that vote comes, whether it’s a yes or a no, you’re voting to change the story that we’re telling as a country.”So, what lies at the heart of our nation’s story? events internationalwomensday IWD Best of Future Women Culture The impossible choice faced by tens of thousands of Australian women By Rosa Volz Culture It’s morally corrupt. And it’s happening to one in six women By jitendermittal Culture How Toto’s* ex-husband used their children to keep her poor By jitendermittal Culture “Never an excuse”: Why Katrina still can’t stand the smell of bourbon By jitendermittal Culture Janine never thought divorce would mean losing her family and friends By jitendermittal Culture “Invisible victims”: Why Conor was forced to live in an unsafe home By jitendermittal Culture Miranda*’s mothers group helped her escape abuse. Then the stalking began By jitendermittal Culture “We can’t change this on our own” By jitendermittal Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.