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Badass Women of Melbourne: The Women Who Shaped the City
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20 featuresHalf Day or Less
Land - Self Propelled
Cultural and Theme Tours
Sightseeing Tours
Walking and Biking Tours
Carpark
This is the story of the Abbotsford Convent, told through the women who lived it. Behind these familiar gates are stories most people never hear. Women and girls whose daily lives were shaped by this place, and whose work, obedience, friendships, and resilience helped keep it running. On this two-hour walk, you will move through the grounds where girls woke before dawn to work in the laundries, where silence and routine were used as discipline, and where care often came with control. You will learn how young women were separated from their families, how unpaid labour supported the institution, and how faith shaped everyday life inside the Convent. But this is not only a story of harm. You will also encounter quieter, human moments. Friendships formed under watchful eyes. Moments of dignity found in difficult conditions. Girls supporting one another within a system far bigger than themselves. This tour is a powerful window into Victoria and Australia's complex history of social welfare, and how places like the Abbotsford Convent shaped lives, communities, and the country far beyond its gates.
For too long, the stories of the women who helped make Melbourne Australia's sporting capital have gone untold. Hidden amongst the skyscrapers in the city centre, the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and the banks of the Yarra are the stories of the women who built Australian sport. Walk from the heart of Melbourne city to Australia's most iconic sporting venue, where women competed, campaigned, and refused to be benched. From suburban football clubs to the world stage, you'll meet athletes, administrators, rebels, and everyday champions who dared to lace up and change the game around them. Come ready to see Melbourne's sporting legacy differently, and to carry these stories with you long after the walk ends. This tour will leave you feeling inspired, fired up, and ready to take the field yourself.
Trades Hall Place
Melbourne Victoria 3004
