Come and learn about pioneering women in Greater Dandenong’s history, the History of LGBTIQ+ Victoria in 100 Places and Objects project, and the Australian Queer Archives collection. This program highlights some less represented voices in history.

Speakers include Angela Bailey, a curator, photographer and creative producer whose practice is informed from a community and cultural perspective. As a young activist participating in the fight for gay law reform in Queensland in the late 1980s to her work as Director of the Visual Arts for the Midsumma Festival in the late 1990s – all have contributed to her ongoing participation in promoting and interpreting our rich and diverse histories by creating exhibitions, installations, discourse and public programs of engagement. She has a postgraduate degree in Fine Arts from the VCA, a Masters of Art Curatorship from the University of Melbourne and is Vice President of the Australian Queer Archives. Angela will be speaking on her work on Heritage Victoria’s A History of LGBTIQ+ Victoria in 100 Places and Objects project, and the Australian Queer Archives collection.

Our second speaker, Christine Keys, is the sixth generation of the Keys family to live in Greater Dandenong. The family arrived in the area in 1845. She has taken an interest in the local history since her retirement and is currently president of both historical societies in our City. Christine will be speaking on some of the key pioneering women in Greater Dandenong’s history.

When: Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1.30pm to 4.00pm.  Location: Benga, Heritage Hill Museum & Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong

Afternoon tea will be served following the presentations. Free, but bookings essential – https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1317616