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Feminist Hall Tours at Trades Hall

An insightful walking tour of Trades Hall.

FREE EVENT
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A bronze statue depicting Zelda D'Aprano holding a sign that reads
Past Event

Image Credit: Victorian Trades Hall Council

  • Presented by: The Victorian Trades Hall Council

For over 150 years, women have been organising in Victoria's Trades Hall and fighting for equality. Follow the footsteps of union giants like Helen Robertson, Zelda D'Aprano and Gwen Goedecki, who inspire the women in the movement to this day, at our Feminist Hall Tour.

The tour on 14 October will be Auslan interpreted on request.

  • Duration: 90 minutes

  • Event Accessibility: Blind or Low Vision Rating: Partially Accessible

  • Age suitability: PG

  • Event warnings: Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.

The meeting point for the tour will be at the Lygon Street portico entrance to Trades Hall.
  • Festival Hub: Trades Hall
    Cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts, Carlton, VIC, 3053

    Wheelchair Access

    Festival Hub: Trades Hall is wheelchair accessible.

    The venue can be accessed via the front portico where there is a wheelchair lift or via the courtyard entrance both on Lygon St. These events take place in a range of locations, and a Melbourne Fringe representative will direct you to the appropriate location. All events within Trades Hall are wheelchair accessible.

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  • Free Event

*Prices are subject to change without notice. Standard terms and conditions apply.

Sessions: In Person Events

Date Time Venue

Saturday, 07 October 2023

4:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall

Free (Ticketed)
 Past Event

Saturday, 14 October 2023

4:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall

Cancelled
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