From the Ground Up: Forefront of Gay and Lesbian Activism
OnlineFor History Week 2021, join Robyn Plaister as she talks about her life as a feminist and lesbian rights activist.
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Museum of Fire Digital Day
OnlineThis year the Museum is joining in again for History Week and jumping on board with the History Council’s theme, “From the Ground Up”.
Citizen History: House History research workshop
OnlineThe workshop will kick off with a presentation outlining the research tools offered by the City of Sydney archives. The City of Sydney’s online House & Building Histories Guide will provide the framework, focusing on resources available in Archives and History Resources.
Mental Health from the Ground Up: Pioneering Consumer Activists Who Changed Mental Health
OnlineUntil the 1970s, mental health care was provided by mental hospitals where conditions were dire. In the 1980s, several former residents of these mental hospitals started to make their voices heard. During this event, we will interview three pioneering consumer advocates: Janet Meagher, Meg Smith, and Simon Champ.
A Chinatown building worth saving
OnlineCAHS committee members Malcolm Oakes and Ann Toy, with heritage architect Hector Abrahams, will take you on a journey from how it all started, to what the future holds from the ground up for 82-84 Dixon St.
What is the future of Academic Historians?
OnlineFour Historians will discuss the future of history in the academy. Chaired by Dr Matthew Allen (UNE), speakers will include: Professors David Lowe (Deakin U), Melanie Oppenheimer (Flinders U), Erik Eklund (Federation U) and Dr Andre Brett (Consulting Historian & Author).
Many Little Voices: celebrating the role of multicultural childcare in the Inner West
OnlineFor History Week 2021, join in and listen to this insightful podcast about the role of children’s services in the creation of strong multicultural communities from the sandpit up, based on the historic role of the Addison Road childcare centre in Marrickville, opened by prime minister Bob Hawke in 1988.
Steelworks – the backbone
OnlineSteelworks – the backbone, is an online photographic exhibition showcasing the Wollongong steel industry from its inception in the 1920s through to the present day. The photographs have been selected from the Illawarra Images Collection of Wollongong City Libraries
Virtual Tour of Sydney Trades Hall
OnlineThis virtual tour of the home of trade unionism offers images and stories on the development of unions, the eight-hour day and debates on all aspects of working and political life.
Moratorium: when Sydney filled the streets to stop a war
OnlineAn online exhibition from Addi Road’s Living Museum program about the moratorium marches that sought to stop Australian involvement in the Vietnam War 50 years ago.
From the Ground Up: Interview with FILEF (Federation of Italian Migrant Workers and Families)
OnlineFor History Week 2021, join in and listen to this podcast From the Ground Up: interview with the Federation of Italian Migrants (FILEF) online!
From the Ground Up: Forefront of Gay and Lesbian Activism
OnlineFor History Week 2021, join Robyn Plaister as she talks about her life as a feminist and lesbian rights activist.