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! First speaker: Batavia and the personification of hope with Corioli Souter This cordon pulle, or jug, is reconstructed from sherds collected from Batavia (1629), which was […]
Today we stand alongside the Australian Pancreatic Cancer Alliance and the World Pancreatic Alliance by turning purple for World Pancreatic Cancer Day along with 126 other landmarks in the country to raise awareness and pay tribute to those living with the disease and to honour those who have lost their lives to pancreatic cancer. In […]
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 […]
Friday 28th February 2025 is Rare Disease Day, a patient-led awareness day to raise awareness for the over 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease. Rare Disease Day began in 2008 with 18 countries. Today, participation has grown significantly with events in over 100 countries in 2020. Old Treasury Building will be lit […]
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! First speaker: All the Latest Novelties: Modernity, Luxury and Consumer Desire in Australia’s Nineteenth-century Arcades with Nicole Davis Nineteenth-century arcades were […]
Every three days, an Australian is diagnosed with a Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome. The aim of National Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Awareness Week is to raise awareness of Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes and their impact on patients and families, increase an understanding of the work of Maddie's Visit and the services offered, and to seek […]
March is Lymphoedema Awareness Month, and Old Treasury Building is lighting up in blue and teal to raise awareness of lymphoedema. Lymphoedema is the term given to swellingresulting from malfunction of the lymphatic system. It impacts adversely on the physical, emotional, social and financialwellbeing of people living with the condition. #ShineALightOnLymphoedema #ShineALight #Lymphoedema #WLD Old […]
Every three days, an Australian is diagnosed with a Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome. The aim of National Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Awareness Week is to raise awareness of Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes and their impact on patients and families, increase an understanding of the work of Maddie's Visit and the services offered, and to seek […]
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 […]
