The Changemakers Tote Bag

Wear the Legacy. Celebrate the Fighters. #AccelerateAction.

This International Women’s Day 2025, make a statement that matters. High Tees presents a bold, hand-drawn Tote Bag featuring 12 trailblazing Australian women who took action, fought for equality, and changed history.

This tote bag is more than just fashion—it’s a tribute to activists, rebels, and pioneers who refused to accept the status quo.

Meet the Icons:

Rosie Batty – Advocate against domestic violence and 2015 Australian of the Year.
Margaret Tucker – Indigenous rights activist, author, and advocate for Aboriginal welfare.
Faith Bandler – The driving force behind the 1967 Referendum, securing Indigenous Australians’ rights.
Daisy Bindi – Led the historic 1946 Pilbara strike for fair wages and workers’ rights.
Merle Thornton – Chained herself to a Brisbane bar to protest gender discrimination.
Zelda D’Aprano – Defied the system to demand equal pay for women.
Jessie Street – A champion for women’s and Indigenous rights, instrumental in Australia’s UN involvement.
Elizabeth Evatt – The first woman appointed to the Family Court, shaping Australia’s legal landscape.
Eva Cox – Feminist, social justice advocate, and voice for gender equality.
Pearl Gibbs – One of the most influential Aboriginal activists in Australian history.
Nancy Wake – A WWII resistance fighter and one of the world’s most decorated spies.
Alice Henry – Journalist and unionist who fought for women’s workplace rights.

Read more about these amazing women here

10% of profits from this tote bag is donated to  Friends with Dignity -  Supporting survivors of domestic violence rebuild their lives with dignity, purpose and hope. 

Why You Need This Tote Bag

More than fashion – It’s a statement, a protest, and a tribute.
Designed with purpose – Hand-drawn artwork inspired by bold, graphic styles.
Wear history, make history – Celebrate the fighters who paved the way for change.
Support the cause – A portion of proceeds will go to organisations championing women’s rights. 10% of the profits will be donated to Friends with Dignity. 

Join the Movement

Post your look with #AccelerateAction #HighTeesIWD2025 and inspire the next wave of change-makers.

Be bold. Be loud. Be part of the action.

All HIGH TEES products are hand drawn, designed and printed in Melbourne, Australia. 

Our garments are digitally printed and these super soft fabrics require some extra TLC. As a result of cleaning, some fading may occur over time, most notably the darker shades in the print.

Fading can be minimised by following the care instructions below:

• Hand-wash or gentle machine cycle (inside out)
• Cold water only
• Mild phosphate free detergent recommended
• Line dry in shade
• Do not tumble dry