Safe Steps 2024 Candlelight Vigil

Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia

On Wednesday 1 May 2023, people across Australia will light a candle to remember those who have been killed by domestic and family violence. By joining this evening of reflection […]

Apraxia Awareness Day

Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Today we are lighting up BLUE for Apraxia Awareness Day (May 14th). Apraxia can affect children from birth (childhood apraxia of speech) or can be acquired in childhood/adulthood due to […]

The Teapot in Victoria: Connections in Time

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The teabag may be ubiquitous in contemporary life, but for most of the period from 1840 tea was brewed in a teapot, or in a billy over the fire. Almost […]

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IDAHOBIT Day

Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) Day is recognised internationally on May 17 each year. Founded in 2004, this day aims to raise awareness of violence and discrimination […]

Huntington’s Victoria’s May Awareness Campaign

Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Raising awareness for Huntington's Disease. We are joining hands with Huntington's Victoria and other Melbourne landmarks to light up blue on May 22nd to raise awareness and support those living […]

National LGBTIQ+ Domestic Violence Awareness Day

Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Creation of the LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day in 2020, was the first time in history that an awareness day was formed to highlight domestic, family and intimate partner violence […]

Material Histories: Objects at Sea

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The next installment in the seminar series from Deakin University, Australian Catholic University and Old Treasury! ‘Material Histories’ presents new scholarship from a wide range of speakers, all united by […]

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‘Good Price, Reliable Recipes, Great Photos’

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The Australian Women’s Weekly cookbooks and their influence on Australian food culture The Australian Women’s Weekly’s cookbooks were (and still are) remarkably popular. The Weekly, Australia’s most popular women’s magazine, […]

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World Fragile X Day

Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia

World Fragile X Day is 22 July. This day is celebrated in many countries around the world including Australia. Since 2016 Fragile X Association of Australia has invited significant landmarks […]