The Changemakers Tea Towel
Product Description
Know their Legacy. Celebrate the Fighters.
High Tees presents a bold, hand-drawn Tea Towel featuring 12 trailblazing Australian women who took action, fought for equality, and changed history.
This tea towel 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
Why You Need This Tea Towel
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 – We proudly donate to Friends with Dignity. .
Be bold. Be loud. Be part of the action.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fee:
- Standard shipping via Australia Post: $12.95 for orders up to 2kg, $16.95 for 2 to 5kg, and $24.95 for 5 to 10kg. For orders over 10kg, we'll be in touch to arrange a quote.
- Free standard shipping on orders over $150.
- Express Post: $25 for orders up to 5kg, for faster delivery. Express Post includes Australia Post's standard cover for loss or damage up to $100.
Delivery Estimates:
- Standard shipping typically takes 2-4 business days within Victoria and 3-6 business days to other states, based on Australia Post's published delivery times.
For more Info, check our Shipping Policy.
The Changemakers Tea Towel
Meet the Maker
High Tees
Jess McDonald is the West Melbourne artist behind High Tees, a Melbourne-based social enterprise creating bold Australiana and feminist tees and merchandise featuring her original artwork.
High Tees is all about wearing your values, celebrating Australian changemakers and sparking conversation through art and design. A portion of sales supports causes close to the brand’s heart, bringing together creativity, purpose and positive impact.
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