Archive for June 2010
More great news for the AWR
On the day that Australia announces its first woman Prime Minister, the AWR is delighted to announce that it is a successful partner in an Australian Research Council funded project …
Gillard Grabs Her Moment In History
As I edited the entry for Julia Gillard in the Australian Women’s Register today, I had to create a new occupational category, never used for an Australian woman before …
Using the online community to ‘create’ history
The Australian Women’s Register has a developed a reputation for being a credible source of information about Australian women and their records. We make no claims to being an authoritative …
Our Hands Make Light Work
You are invited to a fundraising event organised by ETWA (East Timor Women Australia) to support the establishment and maintenance of Women’s Weaving Centres in East Timor. Guest Speaker …
Celebrating Women’s Leadership
On June 2, 2010 at the National Library of Australian in Canberra, a stellar cast of women met to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Australian Women’s Archives Project. Assembled …