• World Meningitis Day 2026

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

    Since 2009, people worldwide have united on World Meningitis Day to call for a future free from this devastating disease. Today, co-ordinated by Meningitis Research Foundation, it’s now the world’s […]

  • World Meningitis Day 2026

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

    World Meningitis Day is an international day to raise awareness of Meningitis and supports the CoMO (Confederation of Meningitis Organizations) Global Road Map to defeat Meningitis by 2030. Old Treasury […]

  • Light it Red for Dyslexia 2026

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

    Ask any dyslexic about their school experience and they will tell you about the gut wrenching fear of receiving back their school work covered in red crosses and comments. When […]

  • Material Histories: Collision: Fashion and Fabrics

    Online , Australia

    We live surrounded by material things. Some are mundane and utilitarian, others exotic objects of desire, but all our belongings have something to say about who we are and how […]

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  • Old Treasury Building: Public Tour (October 2026)

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

    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 […]

    $16
  • Homes & Hygiene in Marvellous Smellbourne

    Online , Australia

    Those of us living in modern Western cities mostly take personal hygiene for granted. We have access to abundant fresh (and safe) water, more varieties of soap and other cleaning […]

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  • Diwali 2026

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

    To celebrate Diwali, the building will be lit from 30 October to 8 November. Old Treasury Building will be lit in purple and pink for this event from sunrise to sunset.

  • World Diabetes Day 2026

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

    More than 145,000 Australians live with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) – and every day, 8 more are diagnosed. Go Blue for Breakthroughs is a national campaign to raise awareness and vital funds for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D is the leading research, advocacy, and community support organisation for type 1 diabetes (T1D) globally. Their vision is […]

  • Shine a Light on Lung Cancer

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

    In Australia, more than 15,122 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year — that’s 41 every day. Almost 85% will be diagnosed at a late stage, making it our country’s most devastating cancer. But together, we are making progress. The National Lung Cancer Screening Program will support the early detection of lung cancer through […]

  • World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Violence 2026

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

    UN World Day for the for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence This year on 18 November 2026 Australian landmarks are lighting up in blue, the colour of the human rights of children. In acknowledgement of the importance of ethical media reporting on sexual violence against children. Old Treasury […]