Recent Stories
These stories come from the items in our collection.
Story Topics
by Lucy Torvaldsen
Wimmin's Work
Strap in for Barbara's reflection on her life of activism, advocacy and uplifting others. And remember - life really can get better with age, and you never have to settle down.
by Ophélie Barbeau
Wimmin's Work
Explore the lives of women working FIFO roles in mining in WA and delve into their unique perspectives on community, work-life balance, and the challenges they face.
by Sarah Drummond
Wimmin's Work
The story of Dr Elizabeth Edmonds, a palaeoecologist deeply ensconced in the Walpole Wilderness area of Western Australia.
by Jo-Ann Lim
Wimmin's Work
Beew Lan Lim, Jo-Ann’s mother, was one of the first Asian lawyers in Western Australia. This audio interview captures her remarkable story
by Cindy Cartojano
Wimmin's Work
Nursing became Loreta’s path towards a better life for herself and for her family, allowing her to leave behind the poverty she once knew.
by Madigan Landry
Wimmin's Work
Capt. Carol Dooley has been a trailblazer her entire working life, entering into several male dominated fields, often as the first woman to do so.
by Susie Conte and Suzanne Worner
Wimmin's Work
A different and modern look at a female-run sex shop in Perth that authentically welcomes people in to find their own pleasure.
by Kate Dunn
Wimmin's Work
The extraordinary journey of Pat Hart, the heartbeat of the Canning River.
by Frances (Frankie) Gray
Wimmin's Work
With relentless gumption, a massive heart and a sprinkling of cheek, Zoe is the embodiment of a multifaceted woman.
Stories
Small towns & regional cities
WA history
As the first Western Australian State archivist and first female State archivist in Australia, Mollie Frances Lukis (1911-2009) played an important role in the development of the State Archives. With great vision and knowledge she built up the collection and agitated for change.
Stories
Podcasts
WA history
Scrabble boards, cookbooks, war medals, fishing lures, trinkets and tools. Why are these items so important to the people that hold onto them? Short podcast series about the stories behind peoples family treasures and keepsakes.
Keepsake mini podcast
Stories
Podcasts
WA history
Suzanne's keepsake is a picture of her great-great-grandmother, Alice Franklin, the Lady Mayoress of Perth and an unusedrailway ticket to the opening of Parliament House in 1927.