Participating organisations
Fortitude Valley, QLD
Established in 1968, the Guild strives to ‘promote, preserve and encourage the art of embroidery, for the enjoyment of its members and the general public’. They house an extensive archive and library, as well as a treasure trove of pre-loved items like fabric and thread, and a gift shop of finely crafted, handmade items. The Guild is lovingly supported by 60–80 consistent members who keep it running.
https://embroiderersguildqld.org.au
Newcastle, NSW
Miss Porter’s House offers a rare glimpse into everyday life in Newcastle during the twentieth century. Built in 1909, the Edwardian terrace house was occupied by the Porter family for almost 90 years. When Hazel Porter died in 1997, she left her family home and its contents to the National Trust. Today, Miss Porter’s House is cared for by more than 40 dedicated volunteers. Its documentary collection was added to the UNESCO Australian Memory of the World Register in 2023.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/miss-porters-house/
Melbourne, VIC
Đất Nước Library is a Vietnamese community library that seeks to assist the Vietnamese diaspora – especially second-generation migrants – in reconnecting with their heritage, as well as supporting contemporary Vietnamese–Australian creatives. The library holds a collection of texts from Vietnam and the diaspora, and has held numerous events including pop-ups, author talks, and workshops. The library is currently on hiatus and without a home, but will be back in action soon!
https://datnuoclibrary.com
St Kilda, VIC
For almost 50 years, the Australian Queer Archives (AQuA) has been collecting, preserving and celebrating the lives of LGBTIQA+ Australians. AQuA’s collection holds more than 400,000 items, including ephemera, personal papers, publications, audio-visual records and many other physical and digital materials. In addition to caring for the archival collection, AQuA engages with communities through frequent exhibitions and events. The organisation is sustained by 50 active volunteers.
https://queerarchives.org.au
Caloundra West, QLD
Coming soon.
https://www.qldair.museum
Co-creating a sustainable future for the community heritage sector 