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Fay Woodhouse

Fay Woodhouse is a historian and biographer who aims to capture and bring alive a sense of the people and the times she writes about. She has published widely and has been commissioned to write histories of businesses, universities and community organisations. Fay is also the Victorian researcher for The Australian Dictionary of Biography and is an Honorary Research Fellow in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies at the University of Melbourne. Her recent publications include From Vision to Reality: the Kindilan Story 1972–2012 (2013), The Story Behind the Stripe: a 100 Year history of d’Arenberg (2012), Vintage Stories: a 150 Year History of Tahbilk (2010) and Working for Welfare: a History of the Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers (2010) and Still Learning: A 50-year history of Monash University Peninsula Campus (2008).


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Events

  • Author talk: The Curious Diplomat by Lachlan Strahan (Beechworth, VIC)

    Beechworth Library 101 Ford St, Beechworth, VIC, Australia

    Join Lachlan Strahan chatting about his latest book The Curious Diplomat. A memoir from the frontlines of Diplomacy at Beechworth Library. Join us at Beechworth Library for an intriguing conversation...

  • Willy Lit Fest: Journeys in Nature: Dave Witty & Darryl Jones

    Williamstown Town Hall: CHAMBER 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown, VIC, Australia

    Acclaimed urban ecologist Darryl Jones joins nature writer David Witty to explore the complex, and sometimes surprising, interactions between humans, the built environment and other species. Proudly supported by The...

  • Willy Lit Fest: Dennis Altman: Righting My World

    Williamstown Town Hall: CHAMBER 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown, VIC, Australia

    Acclaimed professor of politics and gay rights activist Dennis Altman discusses his new volume of essays – insightful reflections on the personal and the political from across half a century...