Finding Her Puts Victorian Women On Map
An Australian rock icon, an Aboriginal women’s safety advocate and a pioneer of Melbourne’s Italian cuisine scene are among 16 new stories being shared on an interactive map recognising significant Victorian women.
Minister for Women Natalie Hutchins announced today the 15 new locations being added to Her Place Women’s Museum’s Finding Her map, after more than 50 nominations from Victorians.
Finding Her is Australia’s first interactive map spotlighting locations that commemorate women and gender-diverse people across Victoria.
The initiative, launched in March 2023, is part of Her Place Women’s Museum’s mapping of more than 60 women and gender diverse people who have shaped Victoria, linking the places and monuments that they are connected to with videos, stories and photographs of their lives via QR codes on every site.
The $50,000 investment from the Labor Government enabled Her Place Women’s Museum to research and produce the latest stories, which are now live on Finding Her.
Her Place Women’s Museum received more than 50 nominations from members of the public after a call-out for suggestions last year. To explore the full map, visit findingher.org.au.
As stated by Minister for Women Natalie Hutchins
“We’re bringing women’s stories out of the shadows into our streets – so every Victorian can see and celebrate the trailblazers who helped shape our state.”
“Whether you explore the map online or visit the sites in person, you’ll be inspired by the women behind these stories – and how their legacies continue to shape Victoria today.”
As stated by Her Place Women’s Museum Board Chair the Honourable Mary Delahunty
“Women have played a vital role in shaping Victoria, leading the law, schools and universities, creating businesses and scientific breakthroughs, becoming Premiers, ridden Melbourne Cup winners, won Logies and Oscars.”
“Now through research and a public nominations process, Her Place Women’s Museum has discovered more stories and sites to celebrate. These additions to the Finding Her Project will make more Women visible and start to rebalance the history books.”
The 15 new sites include:
https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-04/250417-Finding-Her-Puts-Victorian-Women-On-The-Map.pdf