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She Shapes History She Shapes History is your guide to women’s history. We run walking tours every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in Canberra, Melbourne, Wollongong, and Sydney.

You can book in at www.sheshapeshistory.com.

"At the beginning of the Spies in the Capital tour, I asked everyone if they thought they would be a good spy. Everyone ...
08/10/2026

"At the beginning of the Spies in the Capital tour, I asked everyone if they thought they would be a good spy. Everyone thought they would be a terrible spy and they would reveal too much and couldn't keep a secret. By the end of the tour, everyone still thought they would be a terrible spy but were amazed by the stories of incredible women who could not only keep a secret but showed daring and courage, despite not always being taken seriously."

Our top-secret guide Jane, fresh off Spies in the Capital.

Classified no more. Book your spot below.
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"We had brilliant conversations under blue skies for our tour this morning. Thankyou to everyone who joined me, and an e...
08/10/2026

"We had brilliant conversations under blue skies for our tour this morning.

Thankyou to everyone who joined me, and an extra special thankyou to the guest who reminded me that Mary Greenway was an architect too!"

Our wonderful guides Amiera, Roxy and Kathryn unveiling women’s history with a side of harbour views, all in one walk xx

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Our rain‑proof guide Bec, after A League of Her Own: "Wet weather debut, but the rain did not dampen the mood.We even ma...
07/10/2026

Our rain‑proof guide Bec, after A League of Her Own: "Wet weather debut, but the rain did not dampen the mood.

We even managed to put the brollies down for the group shot because we wanted to embrace it all!"

Consider this your call‑up to the team xx

Ready to join us? Book your spot here: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01qlX50

Our wonderful guide Eleri, Badass Women of Canberra "The sharing of women’s history carries on rain hail or shine!" Poli...
07/10/2026

Our wonderful guide Eleri, Badass Women of Canberra "The sharing of women’s history carries on rain hail or shine!"

Politics, power and plenty of badass women.

See you in Canberra soon xx https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01qlSj0

"Birthday girls, another guest called Kathryn, lots of laughter, lots of loo stops (!!) thankful for the forewarning (!!...
06/10/2026

"Birthday girls, another guest called Kathryn, lots of laughter, lots of loo stops (!!) thankful for the forewarning (!!) coffee drinkers galore"

Come join the fun on our next tour!
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06/10/2026

One of Australia’s most accomplished flower painters is *finally* getting her FIRST solo show in Melbourne. 70 years after she died.

Right now, more than 100 of AME Bale’s paintings and works on paper are together in one place for Quiet Corners: The Art of AME Bale at the Hawthorn Arts Centre. It’s just down the road from the Kew streets she painted, it’s free, and it closes Sunday 18 October.

It’s also the final stop on History Behind the Hedges, our women’s history walking tour through Kew and Hawthorn.

From poets to le****ns to mechanics to nurses to activists to sculptors to mayors, this tour will introduce you to a whole lot of women whose names you really should know, but were just never told.

Tours run Fridays and Saturdays, 10am to 12pm, until 27 November.

"What a fantastic tour today!" Our frost-defying guide Tash, reporting back after this weekend’s Spies in the Capital to...
05/10/2026

"What a fantastic tour today!" Our frost-defying guide Tash, reporting back after this weekend’s Spies in the Capital tour."

"The weather threatened to let us down but the grey skies and cold didn’t scare away anyone’s enthusiasm for amazing stories about Australia’s female spies. And besides, cold weather really sets the scene for the Cold War, right?"

Your mission (to uncover Canberra’s hidden history of women in espionage!), should you choose to accept it, is on the link below xx

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"Despite the rain, there was still passion and enthusiasm for women’s history."Our wonderful guide Jess, on her Badass W...
05/10/2026

"Despite the rain, there was still passion and enthusiasm for women’s history."

Our wonderful guide Jess, on her Badass Women of Sydney tour this weekend! "What a bunch of troopers today!"

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Our wonderful guide Jacinta, on her The Women of the Abbotsford Convent tour this weekend."It was great to see a family ...
04/10/2026

Our wonderful guide Jacinta, on her The Women of the Abbotsford Convent tour this weekend.

"It was great to see a family on the tour, two teenagers who asked me really pertinent questions about how long they worked in the laundry for, how long a day was, and what they ate for dinner, etcetera. The exasperated reactions to why women and girls were sent to Sacred Heart for their so-called offenses. People said it really made the convent come alive."

If you've ever wondered what really happened behind the Abbotsford Convent’s gates, this tour is for you: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01pTXk0

"Beautiful poets, trail‑blazing garage owners and scrap‑yard owners turned mayors." Our lovely guide Stephanie, on her H...
02/10/2026

"Beautiful poets, trail‑blazing garage owners and scrap‑yard owners turned mayors." Our lovely guide Stephanie, on her History Behind the Hedges tour this weekend.

"It was a delight to share the stories of Boroondara women with this group. Despite the rainy weather, we kept the conversation lively."

This tour is only running until the end of November! So remember to book in!

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210 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne, VIC
3000

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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