Few of us can truly say that we enjoy housework, despite the plethora of ‘labour-saving devices’ now found in most homes. Imagine then, a time when almost all domestic tasks relied on muscle power and elbow grease alone. The lucky few employed domestic servants to do this work. (Of course, the servants weren’t so lucky!) […]
Earth Hour has grown to become much more than switching your lights off, but that iconic switch-off moment is still an important part of Earth Hour. Millions of participants around the world will switch off their lights at 8:30 pm local time on Saturday 22nd March to demonstrate their support of the environment. This action […]
Led by courageous survivors and passionate advocates, the Safe Steps Candlelight Vigil brings Victoria together in a powerful tribute to honour and remember the people whose lives have been lost to family and domestic violence. Playing a crucial role in raising awareness of family and domestic violence, the Vigil provides a platform for sharing stories […]
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 a brain injury/stroke/degenerative condition. Childhood Apraxia of Speech is a lifelong motor speech disorder that affects 1-2 in 1000 children. Communication is a basic human […]
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 against lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer (LGBTIQ+) people and to drive positive change to build LGBTIQ+ inclusion. Old Treasury Building will be lit in […]
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 their passion for objects! In 2022, a virtual exhibition was launched to mark 150 years of the Overland Telegraph Line. A collaboration between Australian Catholic […]
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 with Huntington's disease. Huntington's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative condition characterised by the dysfunction and eventual death of brain cells, resulting in physical, cognitive, and […]
They say if you don’t remember your past, you are doomed to repeat it. But how much to we remember about our past? And is it still relevant? The Australian Constitution was drafted about 130 years ago. There have been eight amendments to it since, the last one in 1977. It rules many parts of […]
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 across Australia to illuminate “ORANGE” on this day, orange being the signature colour for Fragile X in Australia. Fragile X syndrome is a genetic condition […]
Join ‘Behind the Lines 2024’ curator Matthew Jones and Political Cartoonist of the Year Megan Herbert as they explore the exhibition and Megan's work. Megan Herbert is a cartoonist, illustrator, and writer whose work appears in The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Her cartoons in ‘Behind the Lines’ reference climate change, the cost of living, the housing […]
