The work of many hands
Heritage Centre news
In July 2020 this website and its suite of educational videos was launched to reach audiences we were unable to serve in person. We continue to seek new ways to engage with our virtual visitors.
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#InspireInclusion
The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is #Inspire Inclusion.
The Heritage Centre is proud to display historic images of sisters working in other cultures, sisters today and some of the staff and organisations who carry on the work of inspiring inclusion.
A tonic for the soul
Heritage Centre Manager, Rachel Mensforth discusses the visitor experience and considers how we might create a meaningful visit in the midst of a very busy world.
Responding to need
Sr Maria Wheeler reflects on recent responses to the pandemic by St Vincent’s Health and considers the beginnings of the Congregation and its ongoing resonance in contemporary Australia.
Hidden in plain sight
Dr Allison O’Sullivan, Engagement, Learning and Program Developer at the Heritage Centre, reflects on her time working with the Sisters and engaging wider audiences with such an extraordinary history and legacy.
Full circle
Archives Collections Registrar, Imogen Kennard-King, uncovers the history of two recently donated collection pieces and offers a rare behind the scenes glimpse of the acquisition process. What tales do objects have to tell…
It began with a dream
To launch our blog on this, the feast day of St Vincent de Paul, we have invited Laureen Dixon rsc, Congregational Leader, to share with us the spirit behind the inception of the Sisters of Charity of Australia Heritage Centre and Archives