Activism Archives - Page 149 of 197

Annie Besant

English theosophist, author and lecturer

In 1901 she established a women’s collective clothing factory and was appointed the chair of its board. She continued her work for electoral reform and moved the resolution that brought the South Australian National Council of Women into existence, although she found the organisation too cautious and resigned from the executive in 1906.

Jean Galbraith

Through her innovative writing for diverse readerships, Jean Galbraith became a leader in promoting native flora.

Lottie Leal

Australian women’s rights activist

Stella Pines

In the 1930s, Stella Pines led a movement which sought to make postgraduate education for nurses available at Australian universities.

Viva Murphy

Australian social worker

Selina Sutherland

Following the passage of the 1887 Neglected Children’s Act she became Victoria’s first licensed child rescuer.

Rose Scott

Rose Scott was one of the founders of the Women’s Literary Society and the Womanhood Suffrage League and a foundation member of National Council of Women of New South Wales. She was the first president of the Women’s Political Educational League.

Rosemary Goldie

International Catholic women’s activist

Robyn Tredwell

In 1995, Robyn Tredwell won the ABC Australian Rural Woman of the Year award. She went on to become Director of the Institute of Ecotechnics and Project Director of Birdwood Downs station.