Kidney disease is projected to become the 5th leading cause of death worldwide by 2050, rising from the 18th leading cause in 1990. Sadly, 1.8 million Australians are completely unaware they are living with kidney disease. As they progress toward kidney failure, many of these people will either require a transplant or kidney dialysis to […]
The Museum of Australian Democracy is excited to work with The Old Treasury Building to present an online Teacher Professional Development: Media Literacy and Political Cartoons in the classroom. This online session will provide tips and resources to help you use political cartoons in the classroom to build students' media literacy skills. Join discussions about how […]
Since 2019 SARS-CoV-2 has been destroying and taking lives across the globe. Over the years, more and more people have been devastated by the long-lasting health and financial impacts of a Covid infection. The need for more awareness and advocacy has never been greater. In 2023 Long Covid patients, caregivers and allies began this Long […]
Multiple myeloma blood cancer is reported to affect more than 176,000 people worldwide each year. However, this number likely underestimates the true impact of the disease. In many parts of the world, myeloma is underdiagnosed or not consistently reported. Myeloma is the 2nd most common blood cancer, but awareness remains low. Together, we can change […]
Women were outsiders in the criminal justice system for most of the nineteenth century. Unable to practice law, sit on juries or serve in the police force, they were subject to the operation of a masculine legal system. But this did not mean that they were without agency. Through the lives of three very different […]
Join Political Cartoonist of the Year Matt Golding and last year’s winner Megan Herbert as they discuss Behind the Lines 2025 with the exhibition curator Matthew Jones. Both hailing from Melbourne (there must be something in the water), Matt Golding currently draws political cartoons for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. A second-time winner of this […]
Join Glee East on the Old Treasury Building steps to celebrate the 'Swinging 60s' exhibition with a fun free set of much-loved music from the 1960s. What better way to mark a decade of change and colour than by sharing this unforgettable music in such a beautiful historic setting? And of course, you’re always welcome […]
The Good Friday Appeal is a charity that raises money to enable The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne to provide world class care for our children. 2026 marks the 95th Appeal, bringing all sectors of the community together to raise funds. From spare change to major fundraisers, every contribution helps deliver world-class care. Old Treasury […]
Tonight, Old Treasury Building will turn red in support of World Haemophilia Day. Join us as we raise awareness of haemophilia, von Willebrand disease, rare clotting factor deficiencies, inherited platelet disorders and other rare bleeding disorders. This year’s theme, ‘Diagnosis: First step to care’ highlights the hundreds of thousands of people with bleeding disorders worldwide […]
The Old Treasury building is one of very few gold rush buildings still in use in the city. This monthly tour will showcase the exhibitions, including the beautiful building. See areas of the building inaccessible to the general public, including the Executive Council Chamber. This historic room is where the Governor of Victoria has met […]
