EXHIBITION OPENING | Women of the West
Event Information
Description
Join us for the opening of photographic exhibition, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Women of the West. This exhibition recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women's inspirational stories and contributions to local communities in Melbourne’s west.
The opening event will have a relaxed panel discussion with some of the women depicted in the exhibition, and time to chat over catering by Charcoal Lane.
Date: Thursday 7 March
Time: 2 - 4pm
Location: VU at MetroWest, 138 Nicholson Street, Footscray
Speakers
- Jacqui Watkins
- Ngardarb Francine Riches
- Kerry Deverell
- Jaimie-Lee Lyons
Please RSVP for catering purposes.
About Women of the West
Instigated by Western Health as part of a 2018 NAIDOC Week competition, the exhibition brings together 30 portraits selected by Weenthunga Health Network – an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander–led organisation.
Community members were invited to submit photos of women who live or work in the west that highlight the incredible role, achievements or contributions of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Launched during NAIDOC Week in 2018, the exhibition responded to the theme for the annual national week of recognition, ‘Because of her, we can!’, highlighting the contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have made – and continue to make – to our communities, our history and to our nation.
The photography exhibition is run by Western Health and proudly supported by Brimbank City Council, Maribyrnong City Council, Moonee Valley Council, Local Aboriginal Network and VU’s Moondani Balluk. It is presented at VU at MetroWest as part of VU’s International Women’s Day celebrations.
Image: Ngardarb Francine Riches, photo taken by Arun Munoz
